Korean word

주요하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationchuyohada

Meaning

  • adjectivemain

Example

오늘 회의의 주요한 안건은 예산 문제다.o neul hoe ui ui chu yo han an geo neun ye san mun je da

The main agenda item at today's meeting is the budget issue.

Illustration for 주요하다 (main)

More examples

그 사고의 주요한 원인을 조사하고 있다.keu sa go ui chu yo han wo ni neul cho sa ha go it tta

They are investigating the main cause of the accident.

Core concept

The leading element that sets the direction or represents the main focus among several parts.

Common phrases

  • 주요한 원인chu yo han wo nin

    main cause

  • 주요한 내용chu yo han nae yong

    main content

Similar words

중요하다chungyohada: Having enough value or effect that ignoring it can change the result.
주된chudoen: Occupying the leading place or role in a group, plan, or process.
핵심적이다haekssimjeogida: Being the central element of an idea, system, or activity.

Definition in Korean

중요도나 영향력이 커서 다른 요소보다 우선되거나 대표성을 띠는 상태를 나타내는 형용사.chung yo do na yeong hyang nyeo gi keo seo ta reun yo so bo da u seon doe geo na tae pyo seong eul tti neun sang tae reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

It is a Sino-Korean formation combining the meanings "main" and "important" with the Korean verb meaning "to do", which forms a descriptive adjective here.

Usage tips

  • In headlines and report summaries, it packs the idea of priority into a short modifier, so spotting it helps identify a passage's focus quickly.

Other meanings

  • importantadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 주요사항chuyosahangmain pointsnoun
  • 주요성chuyoseongimportancenoun

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