Korean

하다

중요하다
Meaning: to be important; to be significant
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

重
要

Example sentences

Time spent with family is very important.
가족 간의 화가 무엇보다 중요하다.
Harmony among family members is more important than anything.
매 순간 최선을 다하는 것이 중요하다.
It is important to do your best every moment.
중요한 경기를 앞두고 마가 끼었는지 부상을 당했다.
As if jinxed right before the important match, I suffered an injury.
노력은 성공의 중요한 요소이다.
Effort is an important factor for success.
선과 악을 구분하는 것은 중요하다.
It is important to distinguish between good and evil.
컴퓨터 공학은 현대 사회에서 매우 중요한 분야이다.
Computer engineering is a very important field in modern society.
중요한 서류를 메일로 보내 드렸습니다.
I sent the important documents by mail.
타인의 입장을 먼저 생각하는 것이 중요하다.
It is important to think of others' perspectives first.
국민의 뜻을 국정에 반영하는 것이 중요하다.
It is important to reflect the will of the people in the national administration.

Usage Notes

A common adjective used to describe things or events of great value or consequence.

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