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Need vs Require in Korean
When you want to say you just can't live without it 🥺: ➡️ 필요하다 [piryohada] (Need)
How these words work together
Both 필요하다 and 요구하다 express the idea of needing something, but they are used differently. 필요하다 means 'to need' in a general or personal sense, like needing an item or help. 요구하다 means 'to require' or 'to demand,' often used in more formal or official situations. Understanding the difference helps you use these verbs correctly in everyday and formal contexts.
Words in this chart
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 필요하다 | piryohada | Need |
| 요구하다 | yoguhada | Require |
Example sentences
나는 물이 필요해요.
I need water.
회사는 직원들에게 더 많은 노력을 요구합니다.
The company requires more effort from the employees.
이 일에는 많은 시간이 필요해요.
This work needs a lot of time.
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