Korean Conversation · Level 254
15 words
Korean word
의무적
Pronunciation
Romanizationuimujeok
Meaning
- adjectivemandatory
Example
이 수업은 의무적이다.i su eo beun ui mu jeo gi da
This class is mandatory.
More examples
학교에서는 의무적 교육을 실시한다.hak kkyo e seo neun ui mu jeok kyo yu geul sil si han da
Schools provide mandatory education.
Core concept
A rule or agreement puts an action in the must-do category rather than leaving it to personal choice.
Common phrases
의무적 교육ui mu jeok kyo yuk
mandatory education
의무적 참여ui mu jeok cha myeo
mandatory participation
Similar words
필수적pilsujeok: So necessary for a result that leaving it out is not possible.
의무화된uimuhwadoen: Formally made compulsory through a system, institution, or law.
강제적kangjejeok: Requiring action because of external pressure or an order.
Definition in Korean
법·규칙이나 사회적 약속에 따라 반드시 지키거나 해야 하는 성질을 나타내는 형용사.peop kyu chi gi na sa hoe jeok yak sso ge tta ra pan deu si chi ki geo na hae ya ha neun seong ji reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa
Word origin
It combines a Sino-Korean noun meaning duty with a suffix meaning related to or characterized by, forming a word for something that has the force of a duty.
Usage tips
- In conversation, a simpler phrase such as "must be done" often sounds more natural, while this adjective fits notices, rules, and formal explanations.
Opposites
- 임의적imuijeokoptionaladjective
- 선택적seontaekjjeokselectiveadjective
Related words
- 의무uimudutynoun
- 의무감uimugamsense of dutynoun
- 의무화uimuhwamandatingnoun