Korean word

소요

Pronunciation

Romanizationsoyo

Meaning

  • nountime required

Example

서울까지 소요시간이 얼마나 돼요?seo ul kka ji so yo si ga ni eol ma na twae yo

How long does it take to get to Seoul?

Illustration for 소요 (time required)

More examples

준비하는 데 소요 시간이 꽤 걸렸어요.chun bi ha neun te so yo si ga ni kkwae keol lyeo sseo yo

It took quite a while to prepare.

Core concept

The stretch of time a task needs before it is complete.

Common phrases

  • 소요시간so yo si gan

    required time

  • 예상 소요 시간ye sang so yo si gan

    estimated time required

Similar words

시간sigan: A period or point in time used to say when something happens or how long it lasts.
걸리는 시간keollineun sigan: The time an activity actually takes from beginning to end.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일이나 행위를 완료하는 데 필요한 시간의 길이.eo tteon i ri na haeng wi reul wal lyo ha neun te pi ryo han si ga nui ki ri

Word origin

The Sino-Korean compound combines ideas of place and need to express what a task requires, including the time it requires.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, Korean often uses a verb meaning take for this idea, while this noun sounds more formal and is common in schedules and official information.

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