Korean · Adjectives
중요하다
jungyohada
Important
Beginneradjective
Definition
Having great value or significance.
Example
건강이 돈보다 중요해요.
Health is more important than money.
Etymology
The word '중요하다' (jungyohada) is derived from the Sino-Korean characters '重要' (중요), where '중' (重) means 'heavy' and '요' (要) means 'to be needed.' Historically, it has evolved to signify something of high significance or value.
How & Where It’s Used
'중요하다' is commonly used in both spoken and written Korean, functioning in formal and informal contexts. It often appears in academic, professional, and everyday conversations when discussing importance, with no significant regional variations.