How do you use absolute (절대적) in a sentence?

우리 집에서는 실내화가 절대적 규칙은 아니에요. — In our home, indoor slippers are not an absolute rule.

When to use absolute in Korean

Q: What does 절대적 mean in Korean?

절대적 means “absolute” in Korean. Absolute (절대적) means complete, total, or very strong. In clothing, it often describes something that is fully necessary or a rule with no exception, like an absolute must-have coat for winter. It is often used before a noun, such as “absolute need” or “absolute rule.”

Korean: 절대적[ jeol-dae-jeok ]

When to use it

Absolute (절대적) means complete, total, or very strong. In clothing, it often describes something that is fully necessary or a rule with no exception, like an absolute must-have coat for winter. It is often used before a noun, such as “absolute need” or “absolute rule.”

Example sentences

우리 집에서는 실내화가 절대적 규칙은 아니에요.
In our home, indoor slippers are not an absolute rule.
학교 체육 시간에는 운동복이 절대적 필요예요.
For PE class at school, sports clothes are an absolute need.
비 오는 날에는 방수 재킷이 절대적 필요예요.
On rainy days, a waterproof jacket is an absolute need.
여름 여행에는 모자가 절대적 필수품이에요.
For summer trips, a hat is an absolute must-have.
언니는 흰 셔츠가 면접 때 절대적 필요라고 말해요.
My older sister says a white shirt is an absolute need for a job interview.
세일 중이지만, 이 가죽 재킷은 절대적 필수품은 아니에요.
It is on sale, but this leather jacket is not an absolute must-have.