Korean word

중요시하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationchungyosihada

Meaning

  • verbconsider important

Example

저는 건강을 중요시해요.cheo neun keon gang eul chung yo si hae yo

I consider my health important.

Illustration for 중요시하다 (consider important)

More examples

그 회사는 안전을 중요시합니다.keu hoe sa neun an jeo neul chung yo si ham ni da

That company considers safety important.

Core concept

Treating one issue or standard as especially important and letting it receive greater attention.

Common phrases

  • 건강을 중요시하다keon gang eul chung yo si ha da

    consider health important

  • 가족을 중요시하다ka jo geul chung yo si ha da

    consider family important

  • 안전을 중요시하다an jeo neul chung yo si ha da

    consider safety important

Similar words

중시하다chungsihada: Values a matter highly and takes it seriously.
중요하게 생각하다chungyohage saenggakada: Forms the view that something is important.
우선시하다useonsihada: Chooses a matter to handle before the rest.

Definition in Korean

특정 사안이나 기준을 특별히 중요하게 다루다.teuk jjeong sa a ni na ki ju neul teuk ppyeol hi chung yo ha ge ta ru da

Word origin

Its meaning reflects a combination of Sino-Korean elements for importance and viewing or regarding, which developed into the sense of placing special value on something.

Usage tips

  • This verb sounds more formal than many everyday alternatives, making it especially useful for understanding official statements and written explanations.

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