Korean word

요구

Pronunciation

Romanizationyogu

Meaning

  • nounrequest

Example

개발자는 고객의 요구를 반영했다.kae bal ja neun ko gae gui yo gu reul pa nyeong haet tta

The developer incorporated the customer's request.

Illustration for 요구 (request)

More examples

상사는 직원의 요구를 즉시 수용하지는 못했다.sang sa neun chi gwo nui yo gu reul cheuk ssi su yong ha ji neun mo taet tta

The supervisor could not immediately accept the employee's request.

Core concept

A clear call for something to be done or provided, especially when the speaker expects it to be addressed.

Common phrases

  • 요구를 수용하다yo gu reul su yong ha da

    accept the request

  • 요구를 거절하다yo gu reul keo jeol ha da

    reject the request

Similar words

부탁putak: A polite appeal for help or for someone to handle a task.
요청yocheong: An official request for a particular action from a person or organization.
요구사항yogusahang: Specific conditions and items needed for a task, plan, or result.

Definition in Korean

어떤 것을 해 달라고 분명히 바라거나 필요로 하는 말이나 내용eo tteon keo seul hae tal la go pun myeong hi pa ra geo na pi ryo ro ha neun ma ri na nae yong

Word origin

The word is a Sino-Korean compound whose two historical elements mean need and seek, linking it to asking clearly for what is wanted.

Usage tips

  • In customer service and negotiations, this word often sounds firmer and more formal than a casual favor, so it can signal an expectation rather than a small personal ask.

Other meanings

  • requirementnoun

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