Korean word

필요성

Pronunciation

Romanizationpiryoseong

Meaning

  • nounneed

Example

우리는 변화의 필요성을 느끼고 있다.u ri neun pyeon hwa ui pi ryo seong eul neu kki go it tta

We feel the need for change.

Illustration for 필요성 (need)

More examples

팀은 변화의 필요성을 인정했다.ti meun pyeon hwa ui pi ryo seong eul in jeong haet tta

The team acknowledged the need for change.

Core concept

The quality or degree of being necessary for something to happen or exist.

Common phrases

  • 필요성을 느끼다pi ryo seong eul neu kki da

    feel the need

  • 필요성을 인정하다pi ryo seong eul in jeong ha da

    acknowledge the need

  • 필요성이 커지다pi ryo seong i keo ji da

    growing need

Similar words

필요piryo: A thing or condition needed before an action can be carried out.
필수pilsu: A required part that must be included to meet a goal.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일이나 상태가 이루어지기 위해 꼭 필요한 성질이나 정도를 이르는 말.eo tteon i ri na sang tae ga i ru eo ji gi wi hae kkok pi ryo han seong ji ri na cheong do reul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The noun is a Sino-Korean formation combining a word meaning need with a suffix meaning nature or quality, so it names the quality of being necessary.

Usage tips

  • This noun fits explanations that assess why something is required, while simpler everyday wording suits an immediate practical request.

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