Korean word

소요되다

Pronunciation

Romanizationsoyodoeda

Meaning

  • verbtake

Example

비행기 수속은 보통 한 시간 정도 소요돼요.pi haeng gi su so geun po tong han si gan cheong do so yo dwae yo

Checking in for the flight usually takes about an hour.

Illustration for 소요되다 (take)

More examples

서류 심사에는 며칠이 소요될 수 있어요.seo ryu sim sa e neun myeo chi ri so yo doel ssu i sseo yo

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Core concept

A task or process uses up a certain amount of time or effort before it is complete.

Common phrases

  • 준비에 소요되다chun bi e so yo doe da

    take time for preparation

  • 처리하는 데 소요되다cheo ri ha neun te so yo doe da

    take time to process

Similar words

걸리다keollida: A task or process takes a certain amount of time to reach completion.
들다teulda: A task or project requires time, money, or effort to get done.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일이나 과정이 끝나기 위해 일정한 시간이나 노력이 필요하게 되다.eo tteon i ri na kwa jeong i kkeun na gi wi hae il jeong han si ga ni na no ryeo gi pi ryo ha ge toe da

Word origin

It combines the Sino-Korean term 소요 (soyo, "required time or effort") with 되다 (doeda, "become or come to be"), forming a verb for something coming to require time or effort.

Usage tips

  • This verb has an objective, formal tone and often appears in schedules, instructions, and reports rather than casual conversation.

Other meanings

  • be necessaryverb

Opposites

  • 단축되다tanchukttoedabe shortenedverb

Related words

  • 소요soyotime requirednoun
  • 소요기간soyogiganrequired periodnoun

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