English–Korean

“need” in Korean

Korean

Also필요성 (piryoseong)

Pronunciation

Romanizationpiryo

Example

그런 건 필요가 없어요.keu reon keon pi ryo ga eop sseo yo

There is no need for something like that.

Illustration for 필요 (need)

How to say “need” in Korean

“Need” in Korean is 필요 (piryo).

A thing or condition that must be present for an action or plan to work.

Full entry for 필요: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 필요

필요를 느낄 때마다 말씀해 주세요.pi ryo reul neu kkil ttae ma da mal sseum hae chu se yo

Please tell me whenever you feel the need.

Tips for using 필요

  • English often uses need as a verb, but Korean uses this noun in phrases that say there is no need for an action.

Other Korean words for “need”

우리는 변화의 필요성을 느끼고 있다.u ri neun pyeon hwa ui pi ryo seong eul neu kki go it tta

We feel the need for change.

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