주요한
juyohan
The English word "main" can be translated into Korean as 주요한 (juyohan).
주요한 is used to describe something that is chief, most important or principal in extent.
Meaning: chief, most important, or principal in extent, etc. (adj)
Which one should you use?
While 주요한 describes something that is main or principal in terms of importance, it should not be confused with 가장 큰, which means "the biggest" in regards to physical size.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
juyohan
Did you know?
- The root 주 in 주요한 is a hanja character that also means 'lord' or 'master'. This connects the idea of being 'main' or 'principal' to the concept of someone who holds authority.
- If you want to say 'the main reason', you would often use 핵심 (core/nucleus) instead of 주요한 이유, as Koreans prefer the metaphor of a 'core' for central points.
- In Korean, when talking about a 'main character' in a story, the word 주인공 is used. This word literally translates to 'the protagonist' or 'the owner of the work'.
Examples in context
- 주요한 내용을 간단히 설명해 주세요.Please briefly explain the main content.
- 이 회의에서 주된 문제에 대해 논의하겠습니다.We will discuss the main issues in this meeting.
- 오늘 메인 메뉴는 뭐예요?What is today's main menu?
- 그는 이 프로젝트의 주요한 인물이에요.geuneun i peurojekteuui juyohan inmulieyo.He is a key person in this project.
- 여기가 도시의 주요한 교통 요지예요.yeogiga dosiui juyohan gyotong yojiyeyo.This is a main transportation hub of the city.
Example conversation
Seoyeon and Hyunwoo are discussing a project report.
- 서연 Seo-yeon현우 씨, 보고서의 주요한 내용을 정리했나요?Hyeon-u ssi, bogoseo-ui juyohan naeyong-eul jeongri-haetnayo?Hyunwoo, did you organize the main content of the report?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo네, 서연 씨. 지금 거의 다 끝났어요.ne, Seoyeon ssi. jigeum geoui da kkeutnasseoyo.Yes, Seoyeon. I'm almost finished now.
- 서연 Seo-yeon그럼 제가 한번 확인해 볼게요.geureom jega hanbeon hwaginhae bolgeyo.Then I will check it once.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo알겠습니다. 여기 파일이 있습니다.algetseumnida. yeogi pail-i itsseumnida.I understand. Here is the file.
