Korean

하다

요하다
Meaning: to require; to need
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 요하다
Present 요한다
Polite 요해요
Formal 요합니다
Past 요했다
Past + Polite 요했어요
Guess + Polite 요하겠어요
Connective 요하고
Conditional 요하면
Volitional 요하자
Imperative 요해라
Imperative + Polite 요하세요
Attributive 요하는 / 요한 / 요할

Handwriting

要

Example sentences

Surgery requires careful attention.
이 문제는 신중을 요하는 사안이다.
This is a matter that requires prudence.

Usage Notes

A formal way to say 'need' or 'require'. Often used in contexts like requiring time, effort, or attention.

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