중요도
중요도 in 30 Sekunden
- 중요도 (Jung-yo-do) means 'degree of importance' or 'priority level,' used for ranking and evaluating tasks.
- It is a Sino-Korean noun formed by '중요' (important) and the suffix '-도' (degree/measure).
- Commonly paired with '높다' (high) and '낮다' (low) to describe how critical something is.
- Essential for professional, academic, and technical contexts involving decision-making and prioritization.
The Korean word 중요도 (Jung-yo-do) is a sophisticated noun that translates to the 'degree of importance' or 'priority level.' While the base word '중요' means 'important,' the addition of the Hanja-derived suffix '-도' (度), which means 'degree' or 'measure,' transforms the concept into a measurable quantity. In English, we often just say 'importance,' but in Korean, '중요도' is used specifically when you are comparing multiple things, ranking tasks, or evaluating how critical something is on a scale. It is an essential term for professional, academic, and organized daily environments where resources or time must be allocated based on necessity.
- Technical Nuance
- Unlike '중요성' (jung-yo-seong), which refers to the abstract quality of being important, '중요도' implies a spectrum or a ranking system. You use it when you need to decide what comes first.
업무의 중요도에 따라 순서를 정하세요.
You will encounter this word frequently in project management software, academic rubrics, and news reports discussing policy priorities. For instance, in a medical context, a doctor might assess the '중요도' of various symptoms to determine which requires immediate intervention. In a business meeting, a manager might ask the team to re-evaluate the '중요도' of certain features in a new product launch. It provides a logical framework for decision-making. It is not just about whether something is 'good' or 'bad,' but where it sits on a scale of 1 to 10 in terms of necessity.
각 항목의 중요도를 1점에서 5점 사이로 평가해 주세요.
- Common Collocation
- '중요도가 높다' (High importance) and '중요도가 낮다' (Low importance) are the most standard ways to describe the ranking of an object or task.
In everyday life, you might use this word when organizing your schedule. If you have five things to do but only time for two, you are mentally calculating the '중요도' of each task. It is a very objective and cold term compared to the more emotional '소중함' (preciousness). '중요도' is about utility and urgency. For example, paying your rent has a higher '중요도' than buying a new video game, even if the game is more '소중' (precious/dear) to your heart. Understanding this distinction is key to reaching a B1 or B2 level of Korean proficiency, as it allows you to speak more precisely about logistics and planning.
시험 공부를 할 때 과목별 중요도를 먼저 파악하는 것이 효율적입니다.
- Usage in Data
- In statistics or data science, '중요도' often refers to 'feature importance'—how much a specific variable contributes to a model's prediction.
이 알고리즘은 변수의 중요도를 자동으로 계산합니다.
Using 중요도 correctly requires understanding its role as a noun that measures a state. It is almost always followed by particles like '-가' (subject), '-를' (object), or '-에 따라' (according to). Because it refers to a 'level,' it is frequently paired with adjectives of scale like '높다' (high), '낮다' (low), '크다' (big/large), or '상대적이다' (relative). Let's look at how to construct meaningful sentences using this word across different contexts.
- Subjective Use
- When you want to state that the importance of something has increased or decreased. '중요도가 높아졌다' (The importance level has risen).
최근 환경 보호의 중요도가 전 세계적으로 높아지고 있습니다.
In a professional setting, you often need to 'evaluate' or 'determine' importance. Here, '중요도' acts as the object of the verb. Common verbs include '평가하다' (evaluate), '산정하다' (calculate), '고려하다' (consider), and '설정하다' (set). This usage is very common in project management and strategic planning. For example, '중요도를 설정하다' means to set the priority level for a task in a system like Jira or Trello.
우리는 고객 피드백의 중요도를 최우선으로 고려해야 합니다.
Another very common pattern is '중요도에 따라' (depending on/according to the importance). This is used when an action is contingent upon how important something is. It is the Korean equivalent of 'on a priority basis.' This phrase is essential for giving instructions or explaining a logical process.
- Conditional Use
- '중요도에 따라 분류하다' (Classify according to importance).
이메일을 중요도에 따라 세 가지 카테고리로 분류했습니다.
Finally, '중요도' can be used in comparative structures. Since it is a 'degree,' you can compare the '중요도' of two different things. 'A의 중요도가 B보다 높다' (The importance of A is higher than B). This is much more precise than saying 'A is more important than B' (A가 B보다 더 중요하다) because it focuses on the measured value or rank rather than just a general feeling.
이 프로젝트에서 디자인의 중요도는 기술적 구현만큼이나 큽니다.
- Question Form
- '중요도가 어느 정도인가요?' (What is the degree of importance? / How important is it?)
이 작업의 중요도가 어느 정도라고 생각하십니까?
You won't typically hear 중요도 in a casual conversation between friends at a cafe, but it is everywhere in structured environments. If you are working in a Korean office, watching a news broadcast, or reading an academic paper, you will hear it constantly. It is a 'logic' word used to organize thoughts and resources.
- In the Office
- During morning scrums or weekly meetings, managers often use this to prioritize the 'To-Do' list. '중요도 순으로 나열해 보세요' (Try listing them in order of importance).
이번 분기 목표의 중요도를 다시 검토합시다.
In the media, '중요도' is used to discuss social issues. News anchors might talk about the '중요도' of a new law or the '중요도' of diplomatic relations between countries. It sounds more analytical and serious than just saying something is 'important.' For example, a report on climate change might say, 'The importance level of carbon neutrality is being emphasized more than ever.'
정부는 이번 정책의 중요도를 국민들에게 설명했습니다.
Academic and technical contexts are perhaps where the word is most common. Textbooks often have sections labeled '핵심 내용 및 중요도' (Key content and importance level). In software, if you change the settings of a notification or a task, you might see a dropdown menu for '중요도' with options like '높음' (High), '중간' (Medium), and '낮음' (Low).
- In Software/Apps
- Settings -> Notifications -> Importance Level (중요도).
알림 중요도를 '높음'으로 설정해 두세요.
Finally, you will hear it in educational settings. Teachers might tell students which chapters have a higher '중요도' for the upcoming exam. This helps students focus their limited study time on the most impactful material. It's a very practical, results-oriented word.
선생님, 이 단원의 중요도가 시험에서 어느 정도인가요?
- In Statistics
- Variable Importance (변수 중요도) is a standard term in data analysis.
데이터 분석 결과, 가격의 중요도가 가장 높게 나타났습니다.
The most common mistake learners make is confusing 중요도 with its cousin 중요성. While they both relate to being 'important,' they are used in different grammatical and logical contexts. Misusing them won't necessarily make you unintelligible, but it will make your Korean sound slightly 'off' or unnatural to native speakers.
- Mistake 1: Abstract vs. Measurable
- People often use '중요도' when they just want to say something is important in an abstract sense. Use '중요성' for the general concept of importance (e.g., 'The importance of health'). Use '중요도' for ranking or scales (e.g., 'The priority level of this task').
Wrong: 건강의 중요도를 깨달았다. (I realized the 'priority level' of health.)
Correct: 건강의 중요성을 깨달았다. (I realized the 'importance' of health.)
Another mistake is using the wrong adjectives. Since '중요도' is a 'degree' (level), it is most naturally paired with '높다/낮다' (high/low). Some learners try to use '크다/작다' (big/small) or '많다/적다' (many/few). While '크다' is sometimes acceptable in formal writing to mean 'great importance,' '많다' is almost always incorrect. You don't have 'many importance,' you have a 'high level' of it.
Wrong: 이 일은 중요도가 많아요. (This work has much importance level.)
Correct: 이 일은 중요도가 높아요. (This work has a high importance level.)
A third mistake is redundant phrasing. Because '중요도' already includes the concept of 'degree,' you don't need to add other words that mean 'degree' unless you are being very specific. For example, saying '중요도 수준' (importance level level) is redundant, though sometimes used in very technical documents. Stick to just '중요도' for most cases.
- Mistake 2: Redundancy
- Avoid '중요도의 정도' (the degree of the importance level). Simply use '중요도'.
Redundant: 그 문제의 중요도의 정도를 측정하자.
Better: 그 문제의 중요도를 측정하자. (Let's measure the importance level of that problem.)
Lastly, learners often forget the particle '-에 따라' when using '중요도' as a criterion. If you are doing something *based on* importance, you must use '중요도에 따라'. Leaving out '에 따라' makes the sentence grammatically incomplete and confusing.
Unnatural: 중요도 일을 하세요. (Do the importance level work.)
Correct: 중요도에 따라 일을 하세요. (Do the work according to the importance level.)
To truly master 중요도, you need to know the words that surround it in the same semantic field. Korean has several words for 'importance' and 'priority,' each with its own specific flavor and context. Choosing the right one will make you sound much more like a native speaker.
- 중요성 (Jung-yo-seong) vs. 중요도
- '중요성' is abstract and qualitative. Use it for the general value of something (e.g., 'The importance of education'). '중요도' is concrete and quantitative. Use it for ranking or comparison (e.g., 'The importance level of this project phase').
물은 생명 유지에 있어 중요성이 큽니다. (Water has great importance in maintaining life.)
Another frequent alternative is 우선순위 (U-seon-sun-wi), which means 'priority order.' While '중요도' describes the level of importance, '우선순위' describes the actual sequence in which things should be done. Often, '중요도' is the *reason* why something has a high '우선순위'.
중요도가 높은 일부터 우선순위를 정합시다. (Let's set the priority order starting from tasks with high importance levels.)
In a more formal or statistical context, you might use 비중 (Bi-jung). This literally means 'weight' or 'proportion.' It is used when you are talking about how much space or emphasis something takes up within a whole. If you say '이 과목의 비중이 높다,' it means this subject carries a lot of weight in the overall grade.
- 비중 (Weight/Proportion)
- Used for percentages or relative weight within a system. '수출의 비중' (The proportion of exports).
우리 회사에서 연구 개발의 비중이 커지고 있습니다. (The weight of R&D in our company is growing.)
For a more emotional or personal context, use 소중함 (So-jung-ham). This is about 'preciousness' or 'dearness.' You would never use '중요도' to talk about your family or your favorite childhood toy; that would sound like you are treating them like a business project. '소중함' is the word for things that have sentimental value.
가족의 소중함을 잊지 마세요. (Don't forget the preciousness of family.)
Lastly, 핵심 (Haek-sim) means 'core' or 'key point.' If something has a very high '중요도,' it is likely a '핵심' element. You might hear '핵심적인 역할' (a core role) instead of '중요도가 높은 역할' to emphasize that something is central to the success of an operation.
How Formal Is It?
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The character '度' (do) is the same 'do' used in 'temperature' (온도) and 'angle' (각도), showing that '중요도' is literally a 'measurement' of how heavy/essential something is.
Aussprachehilfe
- Pronouncing 'jo' like 'Joe' with a hard 'J'.
- Over-aspirating the 'd' in 'do'.
- Confusing 'do' (degree) with 'do' (island or province).
- Shortening the 'u' sound in 'jung'.
- Mumbling the final 'o' sound.
Schwierigkeitsgrad
Common in news and formal texts; easy to recognize once the suffix -도 is understood.
Requires knowledge of specific collocations like '에 따라' and '높다/낮다'.
Useful in professional settings, though '중요해요' is more common in casual speech.
Clearly pronounced, but can be confused with '중요성' if not listening carefully.
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Fortgeschritten
Wichtige Grammatik
-에 따라 (According to)
중요도에 따라 분류하세요.
-ㄹ수록 (The more... the more)
중요도가 높을수록 신중해야 합니다.
-는 것 (Nounizing)
중요도를 파악하는 것이 필요합니다.
-아/어지다 (Become)
중요도가 점점 높아지고 있습니다.
-보다 (Comparison)
A의 중요도가 B보다 큽니다.
Beispiele nach Niveau
이것은 중요도가 높아요.
This has a high importance level.
Noun + -가 (subject particle) + 높다 (adjective).
중요도가 낮은 일이에요.
It is a task with a low importance level.
Noun + -가 + 낮다 (to be low) + -은 (adjective marker).
중요도를 확인하세요.
Check the importance level.
Noun + -를 (object particle) + 확인하다 (to check).
어떤 것이 중요도가 커요?
Which one has a larger importance level?
Interrogative + -이 + 중요도 + -가 + 크다 (to be big).
중요도 1번입니다.
This is importance level number 1.
Noun + Number + -번 (counter).
이 버튼은 중요도가 없어요.
This button has no importance level.
Noun + -가 + 없다 (to not have).
중요도가 아주 높습니다.
The importance level is very high.
Adverb (아주) + Adjective (높다) + -습니다 (formal ending).
중요도가 다릅니다.
The importance levels are different.
Noun + -가 + 다르다 (to be different).
중요도에 따라 공부하세요.
Study according to the importance level.
Noun + -에 따라 (according to) + Verb.
가장 높은 중요도를 선택하세요.
Select the highest importance level.
Superlative (가장) + Adjective (높은) + Noun.
중요도가 낮은 것부터 하세요.
Do the low-importance ones first.
Noun + -가 + 낮다 + -은 것 (thing) + -부터 (from).
이 문제의 중요도는 무엇인가요?
What is the importance level of this problem?
Noun + -의 (possessive) + 중요도.
중요도가 같은 항목들입니다.
These are items with the same importance level.
Noun + -가 + 같다 (to be same) + -은 항목들.
중요도를 다시 생각해 보세요.
Try thinking about the importance level again.
Noun + -를 + 다시 (again) + Verb-해 보다 (try doing).
중요도가 별로 안 높아요.
The importance level is not that high.
Negative structure (별로 안 + Adjective).
중요도를 숫자로 표시해요.
Mark the importance level with numbers.
Noun + -를 + Noun + -로 (by means of) + Verb.
업무의 중요도를 평가해야 합니다.
We must evaluate the importance level of the tasks.
Verb + -아야/어야 합니다 (must/should).
중요도에 따라 파일을 분류했습니다.
I categorized the files according to importance.
Noun + -에 따라 + Verb (past tense).
상대적 중요도를 고려하는 것이 좋습니다.
It is good to consider relative importance.
Modifier (상대적) + Noun + -는 것이 좋다.
중요도가 높은 순서대로 나열하세요.
List them in order of high importance.
Noun + -가 + 높은 + 순서대로 (in order of).
이 일의 중요도를 과소평가하지 마세요.
Do not underestimate the importance of this task.
Verb (과소평가하다) + -지 마세요 (don't).
중요도가 낮은 작업은 나중에 합시다.
Let's do the low-importance work later.
Noun + -가 + 낮은 + Noun + -은 (topic) + 나중에.
중요도를 설정하는 기준이 무엇입니까?
What is the criteria for setting the importance level?
Noun + -를 + 설정하는 (setting) + 기준 (criteria).
각 항목의 중요도를 5점 만점으로 적어주세요.
Please write down the importance of each item out of 5 points.
Noun + -의 + 중요도 + -를 + [Number]점 만점으로.
정책의 중요도를 국민들에게 홍보하고 있습니다.
They are promoting the importance level of the policy to the citizens.
Noun + -를 + Noun + -에게 + Verb-고 있다 (progressive).
중요도가 데이터 분석의 핵심 변수입니다.
Importance level is a key variable in data analysis.
Noun + -가 + Noun + -의 + 핵심 변수 (key variable) + -입니다.
시간이 지날수록 이 문제의 중요도가 커지고 있다.
The importance level of this problem is growing as time passes.
Verb + -ㄹ수록 (the more... the more) + 중요도 + -가 + 커지다.
우리는 중요도가 낮은 업무를 자동화했습니다.
We automated tasks with low importance levels.
Noun + -가 + 낮은 + 업무 + -를 + 자동화하다 (to automate).
중요도를 산정할 때 여러 요소를 반영해야 합니다.
Multiple factors must be reflected when calculating importance.
Verb + -ㄹ 때 (when) + 여러 요소 (various factors) + 반영하다.
중요도가 높은 안건부터 회의를 시작하겠습니다.
We will start the meeting with the high-importance agenda items.
Noun + -가 + 높은 + 안건 (agenda) + -부터.
그 사건은 사회적 중요도가 매우 큽니다.
That incident has very great social importance.
Modifier (사회적) + 중요도 + -가 + 매우 + 크다.
중요도를 무시하고 일을 처리하면 문제가 생깁니다.
If you handle work while ignoring importance levels, problems will arise.
Verb (무시하다) + -고 (and/while) + Verb + -(으)면 (if).
변수 간의 상관관계와 중요도를 분석했습니다.
We analyzed the correlation and importance among variables.
Noun + 간의 (between) + 상관관계 (correlation) + Noun + -를 + 분석하다.
중요도가 주관적일 수 있다는 점을 유의해야 합니다.
One must note that importance can be subjective.
Adjective (주관적이다) + -ㄹ 수 있다 (can be) + -는 점 (the fact).
이 지표는 국가 경쟁력의 중요도를 나타냅니다.
This indicator represents the importance level of national competitiveness.
Noun (지표) + -는 + Noun + -의 + 중요도 + -를 + 나타내다.
기술적 중요도뿐만 아니라 경제적 가치도 따져봐야 한다.
We must weigh not only technical importance but also economic value.
Noun + -뿐만 아니라 (not only... but also) + Noun + -도.
중요도가 낮은 부문을 과감히 정리하기로 했습니다.
We decided to boldly clear out the low-importance sectors.
Noun + -가 + 낮은 + 부문 (sector) + 과감히 (boldly) + -기로 하다.
중요도를 결정하는 알고리즘에 오류가 발견되었습니다.
An error was discovered in the algorithm that determines importance.
Verb (결정하다) + -는 + Noun (알고리즘) + -에 + 오류 (error).
이 보고서는 환경 오염의 상대적 중요도를 다룹니다.
This report deals with the relative importance of environmental pollution.
Noun + -는 + Modifier (상대적) + 중요도 + -를 + 다루다 (to deal with).
중요도가 높은 정보일수록 보안에 철저해야 합니다.
The higher the importance of the information, the more thorough the security must be.
Noun + -일수록 (the more it is...) + 보안 (security) + -에 + 철저하다.
역사적 맥락에서 이 조약의 중요도를 재조명해야 한다.
We must re-examine the importance level of this treaty in a historical context.
Modifier (역사적) + 맥락 (context) + -에서 + 재조명하다 (re-examine).
중요도의 편차를 줄이기 위해 객관적 지표를 도입했다.
Objective indicators were introduced to reduce the deviation in importance levels.
Noun + -의 + 편차 (deviation) + -를 + 줄이다 (reduce) + -기 위해.
중요도가 전치된 가치 체계는 사회적 혼란을 야기한다.
A value system where importance is transposed causes social confusion.
Verb (전치되다 - to be transposed) + -ㄴ + Noun (가치 체계).
그 이론은 미시적 관점에서의 중요도를 간과하고 있다.
That theory is overlooking the importance from a microscopic perspective.
Modifier (미시적) + 관점 (perspective) + 간과하다 (to overlook).
중요도가 부여되는 방식에 대한 철학적 고찰이 필요하다.
A philosophical consideration of the way importance is assigned is necessary.
Verb (부여되다) + -는 + 방식 (way) + -에 대한 + Noun (고찰).
중요도가 높은 순으로 자원을 배분하는 것이 합리적이다.
It is rational to allocate resources in order of high importance.
Noun (자원) + -를 + 배분하다 (to allocate) + -는 것이 합리적이다.
법적 중요도를 따지기 전에 도덕적 책임을 먼저 생각하자.
Let's think about moral responsibility before weighing legal importance.
Modifier (법적) + 중요도 + -를 + 따지다 (to weigh/argue) + -기 전에.
중요도가 낮은 신호는 필터링을 통해 제거됩니다.
Signals with low importance are removed through filtering.
Noun (신호) + -는 + Noun (필터링) + -를 통해 + 제거되다 (be removed).
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
— In order of importance. Used to organize lists or tasks.
서류를 중요도 순으로 정리해 주세요.
— The importance level is large/great. Used for emphasis.
이 결정은 우리 미래에 중요도가 큽니다.
— To increase the importance level of something.
보안의 중요도를 높일 필요가 있습니다.
— To weigh or argue about the importance level.
지금은 중요도를 따질 때가 아닙니다.
— Classification by importance level.
중요도별 분류 작업을 시작합시다.
— Importance weighting. Used in math or statistics.
각 변수에 중요도 가중치를 둡니다.
— Top priority importance.
이것은 최우선 중요도 안건입니다.
— Measurement of importance.
중요도 측정이 정확하지 않습니다.
— Social importance level.
이 이슈는 사회적 중요도가 높습니다.
— Decrease in importance level.
기술 발전으로 구형 모델의 중요도가 하락했다.
Wird oft verwechselt mit
중요성 is the abstract quality; 중요도 is the measurable level or rank.
우선순위 is the order of action; 중요도 is the degree of importance that often determines that order.
비중 is the weight or proportion within a whole; 중요도 is the level of importance regardless of the whole.
Redewendungen & Ausdrücke
— To place the importance level as the number one priority.
그는 항상 가족의 행복을 중요도 제1순위로 둡니다.
Neutral— The importance is extremely high (metaphorical).
요즘 반도체의 중요도가 하늘을 찌르고 있습니다.
Informal/Hyperbolic— Weighing the importance levels (deciding between options).
두 후보 사이에서 중요도의 저울질이 계속되고 있다.
Literary/Journalistic— The yardstick/standard of importance.
사람마다 중요도의 잣대가 다를 수 있습니다.
Neutral— Importance is pushed to the back (ignored).
당장 배가 고프니 예의는 중요도가 뒷전이다.
Informal— To consider something even more important than the first priority.
우리는 안전을 중요도 0순위로 칩니다.
Colloquial— The importance level has hit rock bottom.
그 소문 때문에 그의 사회적 중요도가 바닥을 쳤다.
Informal— To be blinded by (only focusing on) the importance level.
중요도에 눈이 멀어 작은 디테일을 놓쳤다.
Literary— To see the importance level at a single glance.
대시보드를 통해 업무 중요도를 한눈에 볼 수 있습니다.
Neutral— There are a mountain of important things.
오늘 처리할 중요도가 산더미 같아요.
InformalLeicht verwechselbar
Both mean 'importance'.
중요성 is qualitative (good/bad). 중요도 is quantitative (1-10/high-low). You can say 'the importance of love' (사랑의 중요성) but not 'the importance level of love' (사랑의 중요도) in a normal context.
교육의 중요성을 강조했다. vs. 업무의 중요도를 평가했다.
Both are used in task management.
중요도 is how much it matters. 긴급도 is how fast it needs to be done. A fire has high 중요도 and high 긴급도. Filing taxes has high 중요도 but low 긴급도 until the deadline.
중요도와 긴급도를 구분해서 관리하세요.
Both end in -도 and measure a level.
중요도 measures importance. 선호도 measures preference (how much people like it).
소비자들의 브랜드 선호도를 조사했다.
Both end in -도 and measure a level.
신뢰도 measures reliability or credibility.
이 데이터의 신뢰도는 매우 높습니다.
Both end in -도 and measure a level.
만족도 measures satisfaction level.
고객 만족도 조사를 실시했습니다.
Satzmuster
N의 중요도가 높아요.
이 책의 중요도가 높아요.
중요도에 따라 V-으세요.
중요도에 따라 선택하세요.
N의 중요도를 평가하다.
그 일의 중요도를 평가했다.
중요도가 높아지고 있다.
환경 보호의 중요도가 높아지고 있다.
중요도를 산정할 필요가 있다.
비용 대비 중요도를 산정할 필요가 있다.
상대적 중요도를 고려해야 한다.
각 요인의 상대적 중요도를 고려해야 한다.
중요도가 주관적일 수 있다.
중요도가 사람마다 주관적일 수 있다.
중요도가 전치된 상황이다.
중요도가 전치된 가치관이 문제다.
Wortfamilie
Substantive
Verben
Adjektive
Verwandt
So verwendest du es
Common in professional, academic, and technical Korean.
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건강의 중요도가 중요합니다.
→
건강의 중요성이 큽니다.
Health is an abstract concept, so '중요성' is better than '중요도'. Also, '중요도가 중요하다' is redundant.
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중요도가 많아요.
→
중요도가 높아요.
Importance level is a 'degree,' so use 'high/low' (높다/낮다), not 'many/few' (많다/적다).
-
중요도 일을 하세요.
→
중요도에 따라 일을 하세요.
You need the particle '-에 따라' to show that importance is the criterion for the action.
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중요도 순서로.
→
중요도 순으로.
While '순서' is correct, the shortened form '순' is much more common in this fixed expression.
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이것은 내게 중요도한 일이다.
→
이것은 내게 중요한 일이다.
'중요도' is a noun. You cannot add '-한' to it to make an adjective. Use the adjective '중요하다'.
Tipps
Scale Thinking
Whenever you use '중요도', imagine a scale from 1 to 10. This will help you remember that it needs adjectives like 'high' or 'low'.
The Particle '에 따라'
Always pair '중요도' with '-에 따라' when you are making a decision based on importance. It makes your Korean sound very logical.
The '-도' Suffix
Learn other '-도' words like 선호도, 만족도, 신뢰도 together. They all follow the same grammatical patterns.
Business Korean
Using '중요도' in a job interview or meeting shows that you have a structured and analytical way of thinking.
Office Settings
Look for '중요도' on your office's task management boards or in company emails regarding priorities.
Formal Reports
In essays, use '중요도가 부각되다' (importance level is being highlighted) to sound more sophisticated.
News Keywords
News anchors often use '중요도' when summarizing the main points of a new government policy.
Relative Importance
Use '상대적 중요도' to explain that something might not be important on its own, but it is important compared to something else.
The Meter
Think of the 'do' in '중요도' as a 'meter'. It's an importance-meter.
Natural Flow
Don't stress the 'do' too much. Let it flow naturally from the 'yo' before it.
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
Think of 'Jung-yo' as 'Junior' and 'Do' as 'Degree'. A 'Junior' needs a 'Degree' to show their 'Importance Level' in a company.
Visuelle Assoziation
Imagine a vertical thermometer where the liquid is rising. Instead of temperature, the labels say 'Low Importance' at the bottom and 'High Importance' at the top.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Try to rank your top 3 tasks for tomorrow using '중요도 1, 2, 3' and write a sentence for each.
Wortherkunft
Derived from Hanja (Sino-Korean characters).
Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: 重 (Heavy/Weighty) + 要 (Necessary/Essential) + 度 (Degree/Measure).
Sino-KoreanKultureller Kontext
None. It is a neutral, objective term.
English speakers often just use 'importance' for everything. Learning '중요도' helps you sound more analytical and organized in Korean.
Im Alltag üben
Kontexte aus dem Alltag
Business Meeting
- 중요도를 검토합시다
- 중요도 순으로 나열하세요
- 중요도가 높은 안건
- 중요도를 재설정해야 합니다
Academic Study
- 시험 중요도
- 중요도가 높은 단원
- 중요도를 파악하다
- 내용의 중요도
Software/Tech
- 알림 중요도
- 변수 중요도
- 중요도 설정
- 우선순위 및 중요도
News/Politics
- 정책의 중요도
- 사회적 중요도
- 중요도가 부각되다
- 중요도가 높아지다
Personal Planning
- 일과 중요도
- 중요도에 따른 시간 배분
- 중요도를 따져보다
- 나만의 중요도 기준
Gesprächseinstiege
"이 프로젝트에서 가장 중요도가 높은 작업이 뭐라고 생각하세요?"
"오늘 할 일 중에서 중요도에 따라 3가지만 골라보시겠어요?"
"새로운 정책의 중요도에 대해 어떻게 평가하시나요?"
"우리가 이 문제의 중요도를 너무 낮게 평가한 건 아닐까요?"
"중요도 순으로 업무를 정리했는데, 한 번 확인해 주시겠어요?"
Tagebuch-Impulse
오늘 내가 한 일들을 중요도에 따라 나열해보고, 왜 그렇게 생각했는지 적어보세요.
내 인생에서 현재 가장 중요도가 높은 가치 세 가지는 무엇인가요?
과거에는 중요도가 높았지만 지금은 낮아진 것이 있다면 무엇인지 설명해 보세요.
중요도가 높은 일을 미루는 습관을 어떻게 고칠 수 있을까요?
회사나 학교에서 중요도를 결정하는 기준이 공정하다고 생각하는지 논해 보세요.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenGenerally, no. Using '중요도' for people sounds dehumanizing, like you are ranking them in a database. Use '소중한 사람' (precious person) or '중요한 인물' (important figure) instead.
No, it is unnatural. Always use '중요도가 높다' (The importance level is high) because it's a 'level' or 'degree,' not a countable amount.
중요도 is the 'level' of importance. 우선순위 is the 'order' of priority. You decide the 우선순위 (priority order) *based on* the 중요도 (importance level).
Use 중요성 for abstract concepts or general values, like 'the importance of health' or 'the importance of peace.' Use 중요도 when you are comparing or ranking things.
It is less common in casual talk but very common in school, work, or when discussing plans and logistics.
You say '중요도가 낮다'. For example: '중요도가 낮은 일부터 처리하세요' (Handle the low-importance tasks first).
Yes, '중요도가 크다' is acceptable and used to mean 'great importance,' but '높다' is more standard and frequent.
The suffix '-별' means 'classified by' or 'according to.' So '중요도별' means 'classified by importance level.'
Yes, it consists of 重要 (Jung-yo - important) and 度 (Do - degree).
Yes, '변수 중요도' (feature importance) is a standard term in machine learning and data analysis.
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Translate to Korean: 'Set the order according to importance.'
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Translate to Korean: 'The importance level of this task is high.'
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Translate to Korean: 'We need to evaluate the importance of each item.'
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Translate to Korean: 'List them in order of importance.'
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Translate to Korean: 'Don't ignore the importance of this problem.'
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Write a sentence using '중요도' and '높다'.
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Write a sentence using '중요도' and '낮다'.
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Write a sentence using '중요도에 따라'.
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Translate: 'Relative importance is important in decision making.'
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Translate: 'I set the notification importance to high.'
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Translate: 'The importance of environmental protection is rising.'
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Translate: 'The importance level was calculated based on the data.'
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Translate: 'Please assign an importance level to each goal.'
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Translate: 'This indicator shows the importance of the issue.'
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Translate: 'The importance of the variable was analyzed.'
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Write a short paragraph (3 sentences) about your study plan using '중요도'.
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Translate: 'What criteria did you use to determine importance?'
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Translate: 'The importance of the treaty was re-examined.'
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Translate: 'The importance of security cannot be overstated.'
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Translate: 'Filter out the low-importance signals.'
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오늘 당신의 할 일 중에서 중요도가 가장 높은 것은 무엇입니까?
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중요도에 따라 업무를 처리하는 것이 왜 중요하다고 생각하시나요?
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당신의 삶에서 중요도가 가장 높은 가치 세 가지는 무엇입니까?
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최근에 중요도가 높아진 사회적 이슈는 무엇이라고 생각하나요?
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중요도를 결정할 때 당신만의 기준이 있나요?
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일의 중요도와 긴급도가 충돌할 때 어떻게 하시나요?
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학생들에게 시험 범위의 중요도를 알려주는 것이 좋다고 생각하시나요?
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중요도가 낮은 일을 계속 미루게 될 때 어떻게 해결하시나요?
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회사에서 자신의 업무 중요도를 높이려면 어떻게 해야 할까요?
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어떤 것의 중요도가 사람마다 다른 이유는 무엇일까요?
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데이터 분석에서 중요도를 산정하는 것이 왜 필요한가요?
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중요도가 전치된 사회의 문제점은 무엇이라고 생각하시나요?
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상대적 중요도를 고려하지 않은 결정의 위험성은 무엇인가요?
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과거와 비교했을 때 중요도가 낮아진 기술은 무엇인가요?
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중요도를 시각화하는 가장 좋은 방법은 무엇일까요?
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사회적 중요도가 높은 정책을 국민들에게 어떻게 설명해야 할까요?
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법적 중요도와 도덕적 책임 중 무엇이 더 우선되어야 할까요?
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중요도가 높은 정보를 다룰 때 가장 주의해야 할 점은 무엇인가요?
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자신의 커리어에서 현재 가장 중요도가 높은 목표는 무엇인가요?
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중요도를 파악하는 능력을 키우려면 어떻게 해야 할까요?
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Listen and transcribe: '중요도에 따라 순서를 정하세요.'
Listen and transcribe: '이 문제의 중요도가 매우 높습니다.'
Listen and transcribe: '업무 중요도를 평가해 주시겠습니까?'
Listen and transcribe: '상대적 중요도를 고려해야 합니다.'
Listen and transcribe: '중요도 순으로 나열해 보았습니다.'
Listen and choose the meaning: '중요도가 낮아요.'
Listen and choose the meaning: '중요도를 설정하세요.'
Listen and choose the meaning: '중요도에 따라 분류했습니다.'
Listen and choose the meaning: '중요도가 높아지고 있다.'
Listen and choose the meaning: '중요도를 무시하지 마세요.'
Listen and fill in the blank: '가장 높은 ( )를 선택하세요.'
Listen and fill in the blank: '중요도 ( ) 정리하세요.'
Listen and fill in the blank: '중요도를 ( ) 기준이 무엇인가요?'
Listen and fill in the blank: '변수의 ( )를 분석했습니다.'
Listen and fill in the blank: '사회적 ( )가 매우 큽니다.'
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Summary
The word '중요도' is your go-to term for 'priority level' or 'degree of importance.' Unlike the general word for 'important' (중요하다), it treats importance as a measurable scale. Example: '중요도에 따라 업무를 처리하세요' (Handle work according to the importance level).
- 중요도 (Jung-yo-do) means 'degree of importance' or 'priority level,' used for ranking and evaluating tasks.
- It is a Sino-Korean noun formed by '중요' (important) and the suffix '-도' (degree/measure).
- Commonly paired with '높다' (high) and '낮다' (low) to describe how critical something is.
- Essential for professional, academic, and technical contexts involving decision-making and prioritization.
Scale Thinking
Whenever you use '중요도', imagine a scale from 1 to 10. This will help you remember that it needs adjectives like 'high' or 'low'.
The Particle '에 따라'
Always pair '중요도' with '-에 따라' when you are making a decision based on importance. It makes your Korean sound very logical.
The '-도' Suffix
Learn other '-도' words like 선호도, 만족도, 신뢰도 together. They all follow the same grammatical patterns.
Business Korean
Using '중요도' in a job interview or meeting shows that you have a structured and analytical way of thinking.
Beispiel
우선순위를 정하기 위해 각 항목의 중요도를 평가했습니다.
Verwandte Inhalte
Mehr general Wörter
몇몇
A2Einige; ein paar.
조금
A1Ich spreche ein bisschen Koreanisch. (한국어를 조금 해요.)
적게
A1Wenig, in geringer Menge. Wird verwendet, um eine Handlung zu beschreiben, die sparsam ausgeführt wird.
약간
A2Ein bisschen; etwas; leicht. Wird verwendet, um eine geringe Menge oder einen niedrigen Grad zu beschreiben.
많이
A1Viel / Sehr. 'Ich habe viel gelernt' (공부 많이 했어요). 'Es ist sehr kalt' (많이 추워요).
잠시
A2Für einen Moment; kurz. 'Bitte warten Sie einen Moment.' (잠시만 기다려 주세요.) 'Ich bin in Kürze zurück.' (잠시 후에 돌아오겠습니다.)
잠깐
A2For a short time; a moment.
아까
A2Vorhin, vor kurzer Zeit. Ich habe ihn vorhin im Büro gesehen.
대해
A2Bedeutet 'über' oder 'bezüglich'. Es wird verwendet, um das Thema eines Gesprächs oder eines Gedankens einzuleiten.
~에 대해서
A2Über; in Bezug auf.