Korean word

불필요

Pronunciation

Romanizationpulpiryo

Meaning

  • adjectiveunnecessary

Example

그 조치는 불필요합니다.keu cho chi neun pul pi ryo ham ni da

That measure is unnecessary.

Illustration for 불필요 (unnecessary)

More examples

그 보고서는 불필요한 정보가 많다.keu po go seo neun pul pi ryo han cheong bo ga man ta

That report contains a lot of unnecessary information.

Core concept

It describes a thing or action that adds nothing necessary and can be left out.

Common phrases

  • 불필요한 비용pul pi ryo han pi yong

    unnecessary expense

  • 불필요한 걱정pul pi ryo han keok jjeong

    unnecessary worry

Similar words

필요 없다piryo eoptta: There is no need for an item or action in the situation.
쓸모없다sseulmoeoptta: Something cannot be used effectively for any practical purpose.
소용없다soyongeoptta: Something produces no helpful result and cannot change the situation.
쓸데없다sseuldeeoptta: An action or item is pointless because it gives no useful result for the effort spent.

Definition in Korean

어떤 것에 대해 필요하지 않아 존재하거나 행해질 이유가 없음을 이르는 말.eo tteon keo se tae hae pi ryo ha ji a na chon jae ha geo na haeng hae jil i yu ga eop sseu meul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The word 불필요 (bulpiryo, "unnecessary") joins 불 (bul, "not") and 필요 (piryo, "need") to mean not needed.

Usage tips

  • This word often appears in practical instructions and formal writing, making it a useful way to recognize warnings about extra steps or items.

Other meanings

  • uselessnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 불필요성pulpiryoseongunnecessitynoun
  • 불필요하게pulpiryohageunnecessarilyadverb

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