불가결하다 در ۳۰ ثانیه
- 불가결하다 means 'indispensable' or 'absolutely necessary', emphasizing that something cannot be missing for a system to function.
- It is a high-level, formal word (CEFR B2+) used frequently in academic, business, and news contexts rather than daily casual talk.
- The word is derived from Hanja (不-可-缺), literally meaning 'not possible to lack', highlighting its strong logical necessity.
- Commonly paired with the particle '-에' to show what the item is indispensable for, like '성공에 불가결하다' (indispensable for success).
The Korean word 불가결하다 (不可缺--) is a sophisticated adjective that translates most accurately to 'indispensable' or 'absolutely essential' in English. It is composed of three Hanja characters: 불 (不) meaning 'not', 가 (可) meaning 'possible', and 결 (缺) meaning 'to lack' or 'to be missing'. When combined, the literal meaning is 'it is not possible to lack this' or 'it cannot be missing'. This word is used to describe elements, conditions, or people that are so vital to a system, a goal, or a state of being that their absence would cause the entire thing to fail or cease to exist. While the word '필요하다' (to be needed) is common and versatile, 불가결하다 carries a much heavier weight of necessity. It is not just about wanting something or needing it for convenience; it is about an absolute requirement for existence or function.
- Core Nuance
- Unlike '필수적이다' (essential), which is also a high-level word, 불가결하다 emphasizes the impossibility of proceeding or existing without the specific item. It is often used in scientific, philosophical, and high-level business contexts where requirements are non-negotiable.
- Typical Usage Domains
- You will encounter this word in academic papers discussing the 'indispensable elements' of a theory, in legal documents regarding 'essential conditions' for a contract, or in news editorials about 'indispensable roles' in international diplomacy.
산소는 인간의 생존에 불가결한 요소입니다.
In daily conversation, using 불가결하다 might sound overly formal or dramatic unless you are discussing a serious topic. For example, saying your phone is '불가결하다' for your social life suggests a level of gravity beyond just saying you use it a lot. It implies that without the phone, your social life would literally disintegrate. This intensity makes it a powerful tool for rhetoric and formal writing. In terms of grammar, it functions as a descriptive verb (adjective), meaning it can modify nouns (불가결한...) or end sentences (불가결하다). It is frequently paired with the particle -에 to indicate the target for which something is indispensable.
창의성은 현대 사회의 발전에 불가결하다.
- Hanja Analysis
- 불 (不 - No) + 가 (可 - Can) + 결 (缺 - Lack). If you can remember '결석' (absence/lack of attendance), you can remember the '결' in 불가결.
Ultimately, this word represents the peak of necessity. When you use it, you are making a definitive statement about the nature of reality or the requirements of a specific system. It is a word of conviction and precision, reflecting a high level of Korean proficiency and a deep understanding of logical dependencies.
Using 불가결하다 correctly requires an understanding of its formal tone and its typical grammatical patterns. Because it is an adjective (descriptive verb), its most common form in a sentence is either as the predicate (ending the sentence) or as a noun modifier. When modifying a noun, the form 불가결한 is used. This is most frequently seen in the phrase 불가결한 요소 (indispensable element) or 불가결한 조건 (indispensable condition).
신뢰는 성공적인 파트너십에 불가결한 기반입니다.
Another key grammatical point is the use of the dative particle -에 or the locative -에서. Since 'indispensable' usually implies 'indispensable *to* something' or '*for* something', you must specify that target. For example, 경제 성장에 불가결하다 (Indispensable for economic growth). Without this context, the word can feel incomplete unless the context is already established.
- Common Sentence Structures
- 1. [Noun] + 은/는 + [Context] + 에 + 불가결하다.
2. [Noun] + 은/는 + 불가결한 + [Noun] + 이다.
In very formal or academic writing, you might see it paired with the suffix -성 to create the noun 불가결성 (indispensability). This is used when discussing the concept itself. For example, 'The indispensability of democracy' would be 민주주의의 불가결성. This level of vocabulary is common in university-level essays and professional journals.
평화 정착을 위해 대화는 불가결한 과정입니다.
When you want to emphasize that something is not just a choice but a requirement for survival or success, 불가결하다 is your best option. It provides a sense of logical finality to your argument. It tells the listener or reader that there is no alternative path—this specific thing must be present.
While you might not hear 불가결하다 during a casual dinner with friends, it is ubiquitous in specific professional and intellectual environments in Korea. Understanding where it appears will help you gauge when it is appropriate to use it yourself. The most common place is in news broadcasts and documentaries. News anchors often use it to describe critical national interests or essential social reforms. For instance, a report on climate change might state that reducing carbon emissions is '불가결한 과제' (an indispensable task) for the future of the planet.
- Professional Contexts
- In corporate meetings, a CEO might use this word to emphasize the importance of a new strategy. They might say, '혁신은 우리 기업의 생존에 불가결합니다' (Innovation is indispensable for our company's survival). This sounds much more authoritative and professional than using basic verbs.
- Educational and Academic Settings
- Professors use this word constantly in lectures. Whether they are discussing the '불가결한 역사적 배경' (indispensable historical background) of an event or the '불가결한 수학적 원리' (indispensable mathematical principle) of a formula, it serves to highlight foundational knowledge.
"디지털 전환은 이제 모든 기업에게 불가결한 선택이 되었습니다."
In literature and high-end journalism (like editorials in major newspapers), 불가결하다 is used to create a sense of urgency or profound significance. It is a 'high-register' word that signals the speaker's education level and the importance of the topic. If you are preparing for the TOPIK II exam, you will likely encounter this word in the reading section or find it very useful for the writing (쓰기) section to earn higher points for vocabulary choice.
In summary, 불가결하다 is the word of experts, leaders, and scholars. It is the language of necessity that transcends simple desire, making it a cornerstone of formal Korean communication.
Even for advanced learners, using 불가결하다 can lead to some common pitfalls. The most frequent mistake is register mismatch. Because this word is very formal, using it in a casual setting with friends can make you sound like you are reading from a textbook or being intentionally pompous. For example, telling a friend '너는 내 파티에 불가결해' (You are indispensable to my party) is technically correct but sounds very stiff. In such cases, '꼭 와야 돼' (You must come) or '네가 없으면 안 돼' (It's not okay without you) is much more natural.
- Mistake 1: Particle Errors
- Learners often use '-이/가' instead of '-에' when specifying what something is indispensable for. While you can say 'X가 불가결하다' (X is indispensable), if you want to say 'X is indispensable *to* Y', you must use 'Y에 X가 불가결하다'. Using 'Y를' or 'Y가' in this spot is a common error.
- Mistake 2: Redundancy
- Avoid saying things like '꼭 불가결하다'. Since '불가결' already means 'absolutely necessary', adding '꼭' (definitely/surely) is redundant and sounds unnatural to native speakers. It's like saying 'absolutely absolutely necessary'.
❌ 이 프로젝트는 돈이 꼭 불가결해요.
✅ 이 프로젝트에 예산은 불가결합니다.
Another subtle mistake is confusing 불가결하다 with 불가피하다 (inevitable). While they look similar because they both start with '불가' (impossible), they have very different meanings. '불가결' is about necessity (can't be without), while '불가피' is about inevitability (can't be avoided). For example, a war might be '불가피' (unavoidable), but peace is '불가결' (indispensable) for prosperity.
Lastly, be careful with the spelling. The Hanja '결' (缺) is sometimes confused with '격' (格 - standard/rank) or '결' (結 - tie/knot). Ensure you are focusing on the 'lack' meaning to keep the logic of the word clear in your mind. Practice by writing it out: 不 (Not) + 可 (Possible) + 缺 (Lack) = Cannot Lack.
To truly master 불가결하다, you must understand its position within the spectrum of 'necessity' words in Korean. There are several alternatives, each with its own nuance and level of formality. Knowing these will help you choose the precise word for your intended message.
- 필수적이다 (Essential/Mandatory)
- This is the closest synonym. While 불가결하다 emphasizes the impossibility of being without, 필수적이다 emphasizes that something is a required 'must-have'. You often see '필수 과목' (required subjects) in school. It is slightly more common in general formal contexts than 불가결하다.
- 없어서는 안 된다 (Must not be without)
- This is the more 'Korean-style' (pure Korean/Goyu-eo) way to express the same idea. It literally means 'it shouldn't be that it is not there'. This is used in both casual and formal speech and is very natural. '돈은 우리 삶에 없어서는 안 된다' sounds more natural in conversation than '불가결하다'.
- 긴요하다 (Vital/Urgent and Important)
- This word emphasizes that something is very important and needed *right now* for a specific purpose. It’s often used for tools or information needed to solve a problem.
비교:
1. 필수적인 서류 (Required documents)
2. 불가결한 요소 (Indispensable element)
3. 없어서는 안 될 친구 (A friend I can't live without)
When should you choose 불가결하다 over these? Choose it when you want to sound definitive and logical, especially in writing. It carries a sense of 'structural necessity'. For instance, in a debate about energy, you might say '신재생 에너지는 미래 산업에 불가결하다' to sound like an expert making a factual claim. If you said '꼭 필요하다', it sounds more like a personal opinion.
Understanding these distinctions allows you to paint with more colors in your Korean communication. 불가결하다 is that deep, structural shade of 'necessary' that you use when the foundation of your argument depends on it.
چقدر رسمی است؟
نکته جالب
The character '결' (缺) also appears in the word '결석' (absence from school). So, '불가결' literally means you 'cannot be absent' from the situation.
راهنمای تلفظ
- Pronouncing '불' as 'bool' with a very long 'oo'. It should be shorter.
- Confusing '결' (gyeol) with '겔' (gel).
- Missing the 'h' sound in '하다'.
- Treating it as four syllables instead of five (it is bul-ga-gyeol-ha-da).
- Swapping '가' and '결' by mistake.
سطح دشواری
Common in formal texts, but requires Hanja knowledge for deep understanding.
Hard to use naturally without sounding overly formal; requires good particle control.
Pronunciation is tricky due to the 'gyeol' sound.
Easily recognizable once the 'bul-ga' prefix is learned.
بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟
پیشنیازها
بعداً یاد بگیرید
پیشرفته
گرامر لازم
Adjective modifying Noun (-ㄴ/은)
불가결한 요소 (Indispensable element)
Particle -에 with Adjectives
건강에 불가결하다 (Indispensable for health)
Hanja prefix '불-' (Negation)
불가능 (Impossible), 불가결 (Indispensable)
Formal sentence ending -습니다
불가결합니다.
Nominalization with -성
불가결성 (Indispensability)
مثالها بر اساس سطح
물은 우리에게 불가결합니다.
Water is indispensable to us.
Simple sentence using the formal -습니다 ending.
비타민은 몸에 불가결해요.
Vitamins are indispensable for the body.
Using the polite -아요/어요 ending.
사랑은 가족에게 불가결해요.
Love is indispensable for a family.
Connecting a concept (love) to a group (family) with -에게.
공부는 학생에게 불가결합니다.
Studying is indispensable for students.
Formal statement about a role and its requirement.
잠은 건강에 불가결해요.
Sleep is indispensable for health.
Linking a basic need to health.
햇빛은 식물에 불가결합니다.
Sunlight is indispensable for plants.
Scientific fact expressed simply.
돈은 생활에 불가결해요.
Money is indispensable for living.
Discussing a practical necessity.
친구는 인생에 불가결합니다.
Friends are indispensable to life.
Expressing the importance of social bonds.
인터넷은 현대 생활에 불가결한 도구입니다.
The internet is an indispensable tool for modern life.
Using '불가결한' as a noun modifier for '도구' (tool).
신선한 공기는 건강 유지에 불가결하다.
Fresh air is indispensable for maintaining health.
The plain form '-다' used for general facts.
외국어 실력은 취업에 불가결한 요소예요.
Foreign language skills are an indispensable element for getting a job.
Collocation: '불가결한 요소' (indispensable element).
팀워크는 프로젝트 성공에 불가결합니다.
Teamwork is indispensable for project success.
Applying the word to a professional context.
컴퓨터는 업무에 불가결한 장비입니다.
Computers are indispensable equipment for work.
Noun modifier form describing equipment.
규칙은 게임을 할 때 불가결해요.
Rules are indispensable when playing a game.
Using '-을 때' (when) to set the context.
연습은 실력 향상에 불가결합니다.
Practice is indispensable for improving skills.
Abstract concept of improvement.
정직함은 신뢰 관계에 불가결한 조건입니다.
Honesty is an indispensable condition for a relationship of trust.
Collocation: '불가결한 조건' (indispensable condition).
정확한 정보는 의사결정에 불가결한 자원입니다.
Accurate information is an indispensable resource for decision-making.
Focusing on professional decision-making.
자유로운 토론은 민주주의에 불가결하다.
Free discussion is indispensable to democracy.
Political context usage.
창의성은 예술가에게 불가결한 자질이에요.
Creativity is an indispensable quality for an artist.
Noun modifier describing a personal quality (자질).
충분한 수면은 집중력 유지에 불가결합니다.
Sufficient sleep is indispensable for maintaining concentration.
Using the noun '유지' (maintenance).
경제적 자립은 독립적인 삶에 불가결하다.
Economic self-reliance is indispensable for an independent life.
Complex noun phrase as the subject.
지속적인 투자는 기술 개발에 불가결한 부분입니다.
Continuous investment is an indispensable part of technology development.
Business/Tech context.
상호 존중은 원만한 인간관계에 불가결해요.
Mutual respect is indispensable for smooth human relationships.
Describing social harmony.
기초 체력은 운동선수에게 불가결한 요소입니다.
Basic physical strength is an indispensable element for athletes.
Specific professional requirement.
비판적 사고는 고등 교육에서 불가결한 능력이다.
Critical thinking is an indispensable ability in higher education.
Academic context focusing on '능력' (ability).
탄소 배출 감축은 기후 위기 극복에 불가결한 과제입니다.
Reducing carbon emissions is an indispensable task for overcoming the climate crisis.
Global issue context using '과제' (task).
데이터 분석은 현대 마케팅에 불가결한 과정이 되었다.
Data analysis has become an indispensable process in modern marketing.
Using '-이 되다' (to become) to show a shift in necessity.
평화로운 공존을 위해 타협은 불가결한 선택입니다.
Compromise is an indispensable choice for peaceful coexistence.
Ethical/Social context.
핵심 기술의 확보는 국가 경쟁력에 불가결하다.
Securing core technologies is indispensable for national competitiveness.
Macroeconomic context.
개인의 프라이버시 보호는 디지털 사회에서 불가결한 권리이다.
Protection of individual privacy is an indispensable right in a digital society.
Legal/Rights context.
효율적인 물류 시스템은 이커머스 성장에 불가결합니다.
An efficient logistics system is indispensable for e-commerce growth.
Industrial context.
다양한 시각의 수용은 조직의 혁신에 불가결하다.
Acceptance of diverse perspectives is indispensable for organizational innovation.
Management context.
법치주의의 확립은 민주 공화국의 존립에 불가결한 기초가 된다.
The establishment of the rule of law becomes an indispensable foundation for the existence of a democratic republic.
High-level political science terminology.
언론의 자유는 권력의 부패를 방지하는 데 불가결한 장치이다.
Freedom of the press is an indispensable mechanism for preventing the corruption of power.
Using '데' (in the act of/for) as a connective.
기초 과학에 대한 투자는 장기적인 국가 발전에 불가결하다.
Investment in basic science is indispensable for long-term national development.
Policy-oriented sentence.
문화적 다양성의 보존은 인류 문명의 풍요로움에 불가결한 요소이다.
Preservation of cultural diversity is an indispensable element for the richness of human civilization.
Sociological context.
자기 성찰은 성숙한 인격 형성 과정에서 불가결한 부분이다.
Self-reflection is an indispensable part of the process of forming a mature personality.
Psychological/Philosophical context.
국제 사회의 공조는 테러리즘 척결에 불가결한 전제 조건입니다.
International cooperation is an indispensable prerequisite for the eradication of terrorism.
Diplomatic terminology '전제 조건' (prerequisite).
지적 재산권 보호는 창작 의욕 고취에 불가결한 역할을 한다.
Protection of intellectual property rights plays an indispensable role in encouraging the will to create.
Legal/Economic context '역할을 한다' (plays a role).
사회적 안전망의 구축은 공동체의 안녕에 불가결하다.
The construction of a social safety net is indispensable for the well-being of the community.
Public policy context.
형이상학적 고찰은 실존의 본질을 규명하는 데 불가결한 사유의 과정이다.
Metaphysical consideration is an indispensable process of thought in clarifying the essence of existence.
Deep philosophical discourse.
고전 문헌의 해독은 역사적 진실에 다가가기 위한 불가결한 관문이다.
Deciphering classical texts is an indispensable gateway for approaching historical truth.
Historiographical context '관문' (gateway).
예술적 직관은 논리적 분석만으로 도달할 수 없는 진리에 이르는 불가결한 통로이다.
Artistic intuition is an indispensable pathway to a truth that cannot be reached by logical analysis alone.
Aesthetic theory context.
패러다임의 전환은 과학적 진보의 역사에서 불가결한 동력으로 작용해 왔다.
The shift of paradigms has acted as an indispensable driving force in the history of scientific progress.
Epistemological context '동력으로 작용하다' (act as a driving force).
언어는 인간의 사고를 구조화하고 전달하는 데 있어 불가결한 매체이다.
Language is an indispensable medium in structuring and conveying human thought.
Linguistic philosophy context.
사회적 합의는 거대 담론을 정책화하는 과정에서 불가결한 민주적 절차이다.
Social consensus is an indispensable democratic procedure in the process of turning grand discourses into policies.
Advanced political theory.
윤리적 책임 의식은 기술 만능주의의 폐해를 막기 위한 불가결한 제동 장치이다.
A sense of ethical responsibility is an indispensable braking device to prevent the harmful effects of technological omnipotence.
Ethics of technology context '제동 장치' (braking device/check).
보편적 인권의 존중은 인류의 지속 가능한 발전을 위한 불가결한 가치 체계이다.
Respect for universal human rights is an indispensable value system for the sustainable development of humanity.
Global governance context '가치 체계' (value system).
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
— Absolutely indispensable. This combines two similar words for extreme emphasis.
공기는 생명에 필수불가결한 것이다.
— Indispensable to society. Used when discussing civic duties or institutions.
법은 사회에 불가결한 규칙이다.
— Indispensable for growth. Often used in business or child development.
적절한 영양은 성장에 불가결하다.
— Indispensable for maintenance. Used for keeping a state or system going.
평화 유지에 불가결한 협정이다.
— Indispensable for a solution. Used in problem-solving contexts.
이 단서는 사건 해결에 불가결하다.
— Indispensable for function. Used in technical or biological descriptions.
이 부품은 엔진 기능에 불가결하다.
— The indispensability of existence. A philosophical phrasing.
그는 자신의 존재의 불가결성을 증명하려 했다.
— Strategically indispensable. Used in military or business strategy.
이 지역은 전략적으로 불가결한 요충지이다.
— Historically indispensable. Used when an event had to happen for history to progress.
그 혁명은 역사적으로 불가결한 과정이었다.
— Culturally indispensable. Used for traditions or heritage.
한글은 한국인에게 문화적으로 불가결한 자산이다.
اغلب اشتباه گرفته میشود با
Means 'inevitable' or 'unavoidable'. While both start with '불가', one is about necessity and the other is about destiny/lack of choice.
Very similar, but '필수적' often relates to a list of requirements (like a checklist), whereas '불가결' is more about structural necessity.
Means 'desperate' or 'urgent'. It is more emotional, while '불가결' is more logical and objective.
اصطلاحات و عبارات
— Needle and thread. Used to describe two things that are indispensable to each other.
그 둘은 바늘과 실처럼 불가결한 사이다.
General— Steamed bun without red bean paste. Used to describe something missing its indispensable part.
음악 없는 영화는 단팥 없는 찐빵처럼 불가결한 것이 빠진 느낌이다.
Informal— Oasis in the desert. Something indispensable and life-saving in a harsh situation.
그의 조언은 나에게 사막의 오아시스처럼 불가결했다.
Metaphorical— Sweet rain after a drought. Something indispensable that arrives at the perfect time.
이번 투자는 우리 회사에 가뭄에 단비처럼 불가결한 것이었다.
Literary— Relationship like water and fish. Indispensable relationship.
그들의 우정은 수어지교처럼 서로에게 불가결하다.
Formal/Hanja— Adding flowers to silk. While not 'indispensable', often used to discuss adding something great to an already essential base.
기초가 불가결하다면, 기술은 금상첨화다.
Formal/Hanja— Match made in heaven. Two people who are indispensable to each other's happiness.
그들은 서로에게 불가결한 천생연분이다.
General— If the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold. Interdependent and indispensable relationship.
두 기업은 순망치한의 관계로 서로에게 불가결하다.
Formal/Hanja— The name and reality match. Used when something is indispensably true to its reputation.
그는 명실상부 우리 팀에 불가결한 리더다.
Formal/Hanja— Killing two birds with one stone. Often used when one indispensable action solves two problems.
이 정책은 불가결한 두 과제를 일석이조로 해결한다.
Generalبهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Similar '불가' prefix.
'불가항력' is a noun meaning 'irresistible force' or 'act of God' (force majeure). '불가결' is an adjective about necessity.
태풍은 불가항력적인 재해였다.
Similar '불가' prefix.
'불가사의' means 'mystery' or 'unfathomable'.
피라미드는 세계의 불가사의 중 하나다.
Shares the Hanja '결' (lack).
'결핍' is a noun meaning a lack or deficiency of something needed. '불가결' describes the thing that must not be lacking.
비타민 결핍은 병을 유발한다.
Opposite logic.
'충분하다' means 'sufficient'. Something can be '불가결' (necessary) but not yet '충분' (sufficient) to reach a goal.
노력은 불가결하지만, 그것만으로는 충분하지 않다.
Similar meaning of 'useful/important'.
'요긴하다' is more about being very useful or handy for a specific moment, while '불가결' is an absolute requirement.
이 지도는 여행에 아주 요긴했다.
الگوهای جملهسازی
N은/는 N에 불가결해요.
물은 생명에 불가결해요.
N은/는 N에 불가결한 요소입니다.
신뢰는 우정에 불가결한 요소입니다.
V-는 데 불가결하다
성공하는 데 불가결하다.
N의 불가결성을 강조하다
교육의 불가결성을 강조하다.
N에 있어 불가결한 존재가 되다
회사에 있어 불가결한 존재가 되다.
N은 N을 위한 불가결한 전제 조건이다.
평화는 발전을 위한 불가결한 전제 조건이다.
N에 불가결하다고 간주되다
혁신에 불가결하다고 간주되다.
N이라는 불가결한 사유의 과정
성찰이라는 불가결한 사유의 과정.
خانواده کلمه
اسمها
فعلها
صفتها
مرتبط
نحوه استفاده
Medium-High in formal written Korean; Low in spoken casual Korean.
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Using '불가피하다' instead of '불가결하다'.
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불가결하다 (Indispensable)
불가피하다 means 'unavoidable'. If you say oxygen is '불가피', it sounds like you can't avoid oxygen, which is weird. You should say it is '불가결' (indispensable).
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Using the particle '-를' with 불가결하다.
→
성공에 불가결하다 (Indispensable for success)
Because '불가결하다' is an adjective, it cannot take an object marked with '-를'. You must use '-에' to indicate the target.
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Using it in a casual conversation with a younger sibling.
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꼭 필요해 / 없으면 안 돼
Using such a formal word in a very casual setting sounds stiff and unnatural. Match your vocabulary to the person you are talking to.
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Spelling it as '불가격하다'.
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불가결하다
The last Hanja is '결' (缺), not '격' (格). Make sure to use the correct 'L' sound at the end of the third syllable.
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Adding '매우' or '아주' (very) before it.
→
불가결하다
Since '불가결' means *absolutely* necessary, adding 'very' is logically redundant. It's like saying 'very absolute'.
نکات
Academic Writing
When writing a Korean essay, use '불가결하다' to introduce your main argument's necessary conditions. It makes your writing sound more authoritative and logical.
Particle Match
Always remember the '-에' particle. X is indispensable *to* Y = Y에 X가 불가결하다. This is the most common and correct structure.
Hanja Connection
Link '결' (缺) to '결석' (absence). If something is '불가결', it is 'impossible to be absent'. This mental link makes the word easier to remember.
Professionalism
In a job interview, use this word to describe a skill you have that the company needs. It shows a high level of vocabulary and confidence.
News Keywords
When listening to Korean news, '불가결' is often a keyword for the 'solution' or 'requirement' of a problem being discussed. Listen for it to find the main point.
Avoid Redundancy
Don't use '꼭' or '진짜' with '불가결하다'. The word is already at the maximum level of intensity. Adding '꼭' is like saying 'definitely indispensable'.
Noun Modifiers
Look for '불가결한 요소' (indispensable element). This is the single most common phrase using this word. If you see it, you know the text is discussing a vital part of something.
Vs. Importance
Something can be '중요' (important) without being '불가결' (indispensable). A nice car is important to some, but an engine is indispensable to the car.
Visualization
Visualize a puzzle. The very last piece that completes the picture is the '불가결한 조각' (indispensable piece). Without it, the picture is incomplete.
Respecting Register
Respect the formal nature of this word. Using it correctly shows you understand the social context and hierarchy of the Korean language.
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روش یادسپاری
Think of 'Bul-ga-gyeol' as 'Bullet-proof Gear'. Just as bullet-proof gear is 'indispensable' for a soldier in a high-stakes mission, this word is for things you absolutely cannot do without.
تداعی تصویری
Imagine a bridge where one single stone in the middle is glowing. If you remove that stone, the whole bridge falls. That stone is '불가결' (indispensable).
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Try to write three sentences using '불가결하다' about your favorite hobby. What is one thing that is 'indispensable' for that hobby? For example, if you play guitar, strings are '불가결하다'.
ریشه کلمه
Derived from the Hanja characters 不 (not), 可 (possible), and 缺 (lack). It entered the Korean language via Sino-Korean influence.
معنای اصلی: The original meaning in Classical Chinese is 'that which cannot be lacked'.
Sino-Korean (Hanja-based)بافت فرهنگی
This is a neutral, formal word. No specific sensitivities, but using it in very casual situations might make you seem socially awkward or 'nerdy'.
In English, we might use 'must-have' or 'deal-breaker' in casual talk, but 'indispensable' matches the formal tone of '불가결하다' perfectly.
تمرین در زندگی واقعی
موقعیتهای واقعی
Science/Health
- 생존에 불가결한
- 성장에 불가결한
- 기능에 불가결한
- 반응에 불가결한
Business/Economy
- 성공에 불가결한
- 발전에 불가결한
- 수익에 불가결한
- 협력에 불가결한
Politics/Law
- 평화에 불가결한
- 민주주의에 불가결한
- 질서에 불가결한
- 합의에 불가결한
Education/Learning
- 기초에 불가결한
- 이해에 불가결한
- 향상에 불가결한
- 습득에 불가결한
Human Relationships
- 신뢰에 불가결한
- 대화에 불가결한
- 사랑에 불가결한
- 존중에 불가결한
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
"당신의 인생에서 가장 불가결한 것은 무엇인가요?"
"성공적인 결혼 생활에 가장 불가결한 요소는 무엇이라고 생각하세요?"
"현대인들에게 스마트폰은 불가결한 도구일까요, 아니면 선택일까요?"
"외국어를 배울 때 가장 불가결한 습관은 무엇인가요?"
"좋은 리더가 되기 위해 불가결한 자질은 무엇일까요?"
موضوعات نگارش
내가 매일 사용하는 물건들 중 정말로 불가결한 것 세 가지를 적고 그 이유를 설명해 보세요.
나의 꿈을 이루기 위해 불가결한 노력이나 조건에 대해 깊이 생각해 보세요.
사회가 더 나은 방향으로 발전하기 위해 불가결한 변화는 무엇인지 서술해 보세요.
나에게 가장 불가결한 사람에 대해 감사하는 마음을 담아 글을 써 보세요.
창의적인 일을 할 때 영감이 불가결한지, 아니면 성실함이 더 불가결한지 토론하는 글을 써 보세요.
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYes, you can. Calling someone '불가결한 존재' (an indispensable existence/person) is a very high compliment in a professional or personal setting. It means the group or person cannot function without them. For example: '그는 우리 팀에 불가결한 존재입니다.'
They are very close. '필수적' (Essential) is more common and often refers to something that is required by a rule or standard (like a required subject in school). '불가결' (Indispensable) is slightly more formal and emphasizes the logical impossibility of doing without that thing. In many cases, they are interchangeable.
Usually, no. It would sound too formal or 'bookish'. Instead, use '꼭 필요해' (I really need it) or '없으면 안 돼' (I can't be without it). You might use it as a joke to sound overly dramatic, though.
You can use the four-character version: '필수불가결하다'. This combines '필수' (essential) and '불가결' (indispensable) to create the strongest possible expression of necessity. Example: '공기는 생명에 필수불가결한 요소이다.'
The direct opposite is '불필요하다' (unnecessary). Other opposites include '사소하다' (trivial) or '지엽적이다' (peripheral/minor). Use '불필요하다' when something is simply not needed.
Yes, you can use '불가결' as a noun, but it is much more common to use it as an adjective ('불가결하다') or add '-성' to make '불가결성' (indispensability). Example: '우리는 이 조건의 불가결성을 이해해야 한다.'
Yes, it is very common in the reading and writing sections of TOPIK II (Intermediate/Advanced). Knowing this word will help you understand academic passages and write more sophisticated essays.
Yes, it is a Sino-Korean word. The Hanja are 不 (not), 可 (possible), and 缺 (lack). Understanding these characters helps you understand many related Korean words.
The word itself is quite long. In casual speech, Koreans almost always say '꼭 필요한' or '없어서는 안 될'. These are shorter and more natural for everyday conversation.
Only if you are speaking scientifically or very formally. For example, '단백질은 신체 발달에 불가결하다' (Protein is indispensable for body development). If you just really like pizza, don't say it's '불가결하다' unless you're being funny.
خودت رو بسنج 180 سوال
Translate to Korean: 'Water is indispensable for life.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate to Korean: 'Trust is an indispensable element of friendship.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using '불가결한 조건'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate to Korean: 'Creativity is indispensable for an artist.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Use '불가결하다' to describe why sleep is important.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Innovation is indispensable for the company's survival.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a formal sentence about education being indispensable.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'The internet is an indispensable tool.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Teamwork was indispensable for the project's success.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using '불가결한 존재'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Accurate information is indispensable.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Effort is indispensable to achieve your goals.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about vitamins using 불가결하다.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Freedom of speech is indispensable to democracy.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'A computer is indispensable for my work.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using '필수불가결한'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Patience is indispensable for learning.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Compromise is indispensable for peace.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about a '불가결한 과정' (indispensable process).
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Honesty is indispensable for trust.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Pronounce '불가결하다' clearly.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'It is indispensable for success' in Korean.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Indispensable element' in Korean.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Explain the meaning of '불가결' using simple Korean words.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Make a sentence about water and survival.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'indispensable condition' in Korean.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Practice: '신뢰는 우정에 불가결하다.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Indispensable role' in Korean.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Innovation is indispensable' in Korean.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Explain why teamwork is indispensable.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Absolutely indispensable' (4-character version).
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Practice: '인터넷은 우리 삶에 불가결해요.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Indispensable tool' in Korean.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Explain the Hanja roots in Korean.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Effort is indispensable for growth.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Indispensable part of life.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Practice: '비타민은 건강에 불가결합니다.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Indispensable resource' in Korean.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Peace is indispensable for happiness.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Practice the formal sentence: '본 연구는 불가결함을 증명합니다.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Listen to the word: '불가결'. Identify the second syllable.
Listen to: '불가결한 요소'. What does it mean?
Which word did the speaker say: '불가피' or '불가결'?
Listen to the sentence: '물은 생명에 불가결하다.' What is the subject?
Listen to: '성공에 불가결한 조건'. What is the phrase about?
Identify the ending: '불가결합니다'. Is it formal or informal?
Listen to: '불가결성'. What suffix was added?
What is indispensable according to the speaker? '교육은 국가 발전에 불가결하다.'
Listen for the particle: '건강__ 불가결하다'.
Listen to: '필수불가결'. How many syllables are there?
Listen to: '불가결하게'. What is the part of speech?
What is the target? '혁신은 기업 생존에 불가결하다.'
Listen to the tone. Is the speaker being casual or formal?
Listen to: '불가결한 역할'. What does it mean?
Identify the Hanja root: '불' means what?
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نمره کامل!
Summary
The key to using 불가결하다 is understanding its 'structural necessity'. Use it when you want to state that without X, Y cannot exist or succeed. For example: '신뢰는 우정에 불가결하다' (Trust is indispensable to friendship).
- 불가결하다 means 'indispensable' or 'absolutely necessary', emphasizing that something cannot be missing for a system to function.
- It is a high-level, formal word (CEFR B2+) used frequently in academic, business, and news contexts rather than daily casual talk.
- The word is derived from Hanja (不-可-缺), literally meaning 'not possible to lack', highlighting its strong logical necessity.
- Commonly paired with the particle '-에' to show what the item is indispensable for, like '성공에 불가결하다' (indispensable for success).
Academic Writing
When writing a Korean essay, use '불가결하다' to introduce your main argument's necessary conditions. It makes your writing sound more authoritative and logical.
Particle Match
Always remember the '-에' particle. X is indispensable *to* Y = Y에 X가 불가결하다. This is the most common and correct structure.
Hanja Connection
Link '결' (缺) to '결석' (absence). If something is '불가결', it is 'impossible to be absent'. This mental link makes the word easier to remember.
Professionalism
In a job interview, use this word to describe a skill you have that the company needs. It shows a high level of vocabulary and confidence.
مثال
비타민은 우리 몸에 불가결한 영양소이다.
محتوای مرتبط
واژههای بیشتر general
몇몇
A2تعدادی; اندکی.
조금
A1من کمی کره ای بلدم. (한국어를 조금 알아요.)
적게
A1کم، به مقدار کم. برای توصیف کاری که به میزان محدودی انجام میشود استفاده میشود.
약간
A2کمی؛ اندکی. برای توصیف مقدار کم یا درجه ناچیز استفاده میشود.
많이
A1خیلی / زیاد. 'خیلی خوردم' (많이 먹었어요). 'خیلی دلم برات تنگ شده' (많이 보고 싶었어요).
잠시
A2برای یک لحظه؛ به طور خلاصه. 'لطفا یک لحظه صبر کنید.' (잠시만 기다려 주세요.) 'من کمی بعد برمی گردم.' (잠시 후에 돌아오겠습니다.)
잠깐
A2For a short time; a moment.
아까
A2کمی پیش، قبلا. من او را کمی پیش دیدم.
대해
A2به معنای 'درباره' یا 'در مورد'. برای معرفی موضوع یک گفتگو یا فکر استفاده میشود.
~에 대해서
A2درباره؛ در مورد.
