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소요

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Entraîne-toi Exemples Notes et astuces 소요 en 30 secondes

Explication 소요 in your Level:

At the A1 level, you don't need to use '소요' (soyo) often. Instead, you usually learn the word '걸리다' (geollida) to say 'it takes time.' For example, '30분 걸려요' (It takes 30 minutes). However, you might see '소요 시간' (soyo sigan) on maps or subway signs. It simply means 'the time it takes.' When you see this word, just think of it as a formal way of saying 'takes' or 'needs.' You will most likely see it in places like bus stations or when looking at a travel app. It's a 'passive' word you should recognize even if you don't speak it yet. Just remember: 소요 = how much time or money is used for something.

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As an A2 learner, you are starting to see more formal Korean in public places. '소요' (soyo) is a noun that means 'requirement' or 'consumption.' You will mostly see it in the phrase '소요 시간' (time required). For example, if you are taking a bus from Seoul to Busan, the ticket might say '소요 시간: 4시간' (Time required: 4 hours). You can also start using the verb form '소요되다' (soyo-doeda) in slightly more polite or formal situations. Instead of just saying '시간이 많이 걸려요,' you could say '시간이 많이 소요됩니다' when you want to sound a bit more professional, like at an office or when talking to a teacher. It shows you are moving beyond basic survival Korean.

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At the B1 level, '소요' (soyo) becomes an important part of your vocabulary for describing processes and logistics. This word specifically refers to the amount of time, money, or effort that a task 'consumes.' It's very common in business and official contexts. You should know the pattern '-는 데(에) ... 소요되다' (to be required in doing something). For example, '이 프로젝트를 끝내는 데 3일이 소요됩니다' (It takes three days to finish this project). Unlike the general word '필요' (necessity), '소요' focuses on the resources used up during a process. You will hear it in news reports, announcements, and see it in formal emails. Using '소요' instead of '걸리다' makes your Korean sound much more mature and precise.

For B2 learners, '소요' (soyo) is a versatile tool for professional communication. You should be comfortable using it not just for time, but also for budget (소요 예산), materials (소요 자재), and manpower (소요 인력). At this level, you can use '소요' to discuss project planning and resource management. You should also be aware of the distinction between '소요' and its homonym meaning 'riot/disturbance,' though the context usually makes it clear. You'll encounter '소요' in academic texts and economic reports where it describes the objective requirements of a system. Using this word allows you to discuss complex topics like 'cost-benefit analysis' or 'logistical efficiency' with the appropriate level of formality expected in a Korean workplace.

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At the C1 level, you should master the nuanced use of '소요' (soyo) in formal writing and high-level discourse. This includes understanding its Hanja roots (所要) and how it contrasts with similar terms like '요구' (demand), '수요' (demand/market), and '필요' (need). You will use '소요' in analytical contexts, such as '기술적 소요' (technical requirements) or '사회적 비용 소요' (social cost consumption). You should also be able to recognize it in classical-style formal documents or legal texts where precise terminology is paramount. At this stage, you are expected to use '소요되다' naturally in the passive voice to describe structural or systemic requirements, such as '제도 개선에 소요되는 사회적 합의' (the social consensus required for institutional improvement).

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At the C2 level, '소요' (soyo) is part of a sophisticated lexicon used to navigate the highest levels of Korean society, including law, high-level business, and philosophy. You understand that '소요' represents an objective, often quantifiable necessity inherent in a process. You can distinguish between the '소요' of tangible resources and the abstract '소요' of intellectual energy. Furthermore, you are fully aware of the rare homonym '소요' (騷擾 - riot/commotion) and '소요' (逍遙 - to stroll/wander), using them correctly in literary or historical contexts. Your use of '소요되다' in formal speeches or academic papers is flawless, reflecting a deep understanding of how resource allocation and consumption are articulated in the most formal registers of the Korean language.

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Entraîne-toi Exemples Notes et astuces

소요 en 30 secondes

Formal noun for 'requirement' or 'consumption' of resources.
Commonly used for time (소요 시간) and money (소요 비용).
Used in official, technical, and professional contexts.
Pairs with the verb 소요되다 (to be required).

The Korean noun 소요 (所要) is a sophisticated term primarily used to describe the requirement or consumption of resources—specifically time, money, materials, or effort—necessary to achieve a particular end or complete a specific task. While a beginner might simply use the verb '걸리다' (to take time) or '필요하다' (to be needed), '소요' elevates the discourse to a more formal, precise, and professional level. It is the difference between saying 'It takes three hours' and 'The required duration is three hours.' This word is ubiquitous in administrative documents, news reports, project management, and official announcements. Understanding '소요' is a gateway to transitioning from conversational Korean to professional proficiency.

Resource Requirement: In technical contexts, '소요' refers to the calculated amount of input needed. For instance, in construction, '소요 자재' refers to the necessary materials calculated before the project begins. It implies a logical necessity based on the scope of work.
Temporal Consumption: When paired with time, '소요 시간' (required time) is the standard phrase for travel duration, processing times, or project timelines. It is much more formal than '걸리는 시간'.
Financial Expenditure: In business, '소요 비용' or '소요 예산' denotes the funds required for an operation. It suggests a mandatory expenditure rather than an optional one.

이 작업을 완료하는 데 약 3시간이 소요될 것으로 예상됩니다.

Translation: It is expected that approximately three hours will be required to complete this task.

The Hanja for this word provides deep insight: 所 (소) meaning 'place' or 'that which' and 要 (요) meaning 'important' or 'requirement'. Together, they signify 'that which is required'. Because of this Hanja origin, the word carries a weight of objectivity. It is not about what one *wants*, but what the situation *demands*. You will hear this constantly on public transport announcements, such as '인천역까지 소요 시간은 40분입니다' (The time required to reach Incheon Station is 40 minutes). It is also essential in academic writing where precision is valued over colloquialism.

신제품 개발에 막대한 예산이 소요되었습니다.

Translation: A massive budget was required/consumed for the development of the new product.

In modern Korean society, efficiency is highly valued. Therefore, phrases like '소요 시간 단축' (reduction of required time) are common in marketing for fast delivery services or high-speed trains. By using '소요', you signal to your listener that you are discussing the logistical or quantitative aspects of a situation. It is particularly useful in the 'B1' level of the CEFR because it marks the transition into being able to describe processes and professional requirements accurately. Whether you are filling out a government form or explaining a work project, '소요' provides the necessary formality to be taken seriously.

Using '소요' effectively requires understanding its relationship with the verb 소요되다 (to be required/consumed). While '소요' is the noun form, it is most frequently used as the subject or part of a compound verb phrase. In Korean grammar, when you want to say something 'takes' time or 'requires' money, you use the passive form '소요되다' because the resources are being 'consumed' by the task.

Noun + 소요 (Compound Nouns): You can attach '소요' directly to the resource being discussed. Common pairs include: 시간 소요 (time consumption), 비용 소요 (cost requirement), 인력 소요 (manpower requirement).
Resource + 이/가 소요되다: The most common sentence pattern. [Resource] + [Subject Particle] + 소요되다. Example: '많은 비용이 소요됩니다' (A lot of cost is required).

비자 발급에는 보통 2주일 정도가 소요됩니다.

Translation: Visa issuance usually takes (requires) about two weeks.

When describing the purpose for which the resources are needed, use the pattern -는 데(에) [Resource]이/가 소요되다. The '-는 데' part means 'in the doing of' or 'for the task of'. This is a very common structure in intermediate and advanced Korean. For example, '집을 짓는 데 많은 돈이 소요된다' (Building a house requires a lot of money). Notice how it sounds much more professional than '집을 지을 때 돈이 많이 필요해요'.

수리 기간 중 부품 조달에 추가 시간이 소요될 수 있습니다.

Translation: Additional time may be required for parts procurement during the repair period.

In formal reports, you might see '소요' used as a standalone noun in headings. A section titled '소요 예산' (Required Budget) would list the costs. Another titled '소요 인력' (Required Personnel) would list the staff needed. This usage is strictly categorical. In speaking, unless you are giving a briefing or announcement, using '소요되다' is the safest way to incorporate this word into your vocabulary naturally. It allows you to sound precise about the 'cost' of an action, whether that cost is time, money, or energy.

If you live in or visit Korea, you will encounter '소요' most frequently in public infrastructure and logistics. It is the language of the 'system'. When you use a navigation app like Naver Maps or KakaoMap, the estimated time for your route is labeled as 소요 시간. This is the quintessence of the word: a calculated, objective measurement of what the journey demands from you.

Public Transportation: Subway displays often show: '목적지까지 소요 시간: 15분' (Time required to destination: 15 minutes). It provides a sense of certainty and official data.
Government & Administration: When applying for a passport or a resident card, the officer might say, '발급까지 평일 기준 5일이 소요됩니다' (It takes 5 business days until issuance).

이번 기차는 서울역까지 약 2시간이 소요될 예정입니다.

Translation: This train is scheduled to take approximately 2 hours to Seoul Station.

In corporate environments, '소요' is used during planning phases. A manager might ask, '이 프로젝트에 소요되는 총 예산이 얼마입니까?' (What is the total budget required for this project?). It is also used in human resources when discussing '소요 인원' (number of personnel required). It removes the personal 'want' and focuses on the 'operational need'. If you are watching a news report about a large-scale national project, like building a new airport, the reporter will invariably mention the '막대한 예산 소요' (massive budget requirement).

배송에 소요되는 기간은 지역에 따라 다를 수 있습니다.

Translation: The period required for delivery may vary depending on the region.

Finally, you will see it in educational settings. A syllabus might state '소요 시간: 60분' for an exam. In recipes, you might see '조리 소요 시간' (cooking time required). Essentially, anywhere there is a process that uses up resources, '소요' is the professional word of choice. By listening for this word, you can better understand the formal structures of Korean society and the way resources are managed and communicated.

While '소요' is a straightforward word, learners often trip up on its formality and its homonyms. The most common mistake is using '소요' in overly casual settings where '걸리다' or '필요하다' would be more natural. For example, if you are meeting a friend and say '우리 집에 오는 데 20분이 소요돼요', it sounds like you are reading a train schedule rather than talking to a friend. Use '걸려요' for daily life.

Confusing with '필요' (Necessity): '필요' is a general need (I need water). '소요' is a requirement for a process (This project requires water). You cannot say '나는 물이 소요돼' to mean 'I'm thirsty'.
The Homonym Trap: 소요 (Riot/Disturbance): There is another '소요' (騷擾) which means a riot or public disturbance. While the context usually makes it clear, be aware that '소요 사태' means 'riot situation', not 'requirement situation'.

Incorrect: 숙제를 하는 데 한 시간이 필요해요. (Natural, but less precise for time)
Correct: 숙제를 하는 데 한 시간이 소요됩니다. (Formal/Official)

Another mistake is using the wrong particle. Since '소요되다' is a passive verb, the resource being consumed should take the subject particle 이/가, not the object particle 을/를. For example, '시간을 소요하다' is grammatically possible but very rare and sounds awkward compared to '시간이 소요되다'. Always think of the resource as the thing that is 'being required' by the task.

Incorrect: 돈을 많이 소요했어요.
Correct: 많은 비용이 소요되었습니다.

Lastly, don't confuse '소요' with '수요' (demand). '수요' (Demand) is used in economics to talk about how many people want to buy a product (Supply and Demand). '소요' (Requirement) is about what is needed to make or do something. Mixing these up in a business meeting could lead to confusion about whether you are talking about what customers want or what the factory needs.

To truly master '소요', you must understand how it sits within a family of words related to 'needing' and 'taking'. Depending on the context—whether it's a casual chat, a technical manual, or a philosophical discussion—different words will be more appropriate. Here is a breakdown of the most common alternatives.

걸리다 (To take/hang): The most common way to say 'takes time' in daily life. It is strictly for time. Unlike '소요', you cannot use '걸리다' for money or personnel in the same way.
필요 (Necessity/Need): A broad term for anything required. It is more subjective. 'I need a hug' is '필요', never '소요'. '소요' is for objective consumption.
요구 (Demand/Request): Used when a person or an organization actively demands something. '소요' is a passive requirement of a situation; '요구' is an active demand by an agent.

비교 분석:
1. 시간이 걸려요 (Casual: It takes time.)
2. 시간이 소요됩니다 (Formal: Time is required.)
3. 시간이 필요해요 (Subjective: I need time.)

In technical or academic writing, you might also encounter 요구되다 (to be required). This is very similar to '소요되다' but often implies a standard or a criterion that must be met. For example, '자격이 요구되다' (Qualifications are required). '소요되다' remains the king of resource consumption (time, money, materials). If you want to talk about the 'cost' of a decision in a figurative sense, you might use '희생' (sacrifice), but '소요' is strictly for tangible or measurable resources.

이 기계의 수리에는 특수 부품이 소요됩니다.

Translation: Special parts are required for the repair of this machine.

By learning these distinctions, you can avoid sounding like a textbook in a coffee shop or sounding like a child in a boardroom. '소요' is your tool for professional precision. It allows you to describe the logistical reality of the world around you with the same accuracy that native speakers use in formal contexts.

How Formal Is It?

Le savais-tu ?

The character 所 (소) originally meant 'the sound of chopping wood' but evolved to mean 'place' or 'that which'.

Guide de prononciation

UK /so.jo/

US /soʊ.joʊ/

Even stress on both syllables.

Rime avec

고소 (Goso) 요소 (Yoso) 구조 (Gujo) 동요 (Dongyo) 종료 (Jongryo) 풍요 (Pungyo) 무효 (Muhyo) 투표 (Tupyo)

Erreurs fréquentes

Pronouncing 'so' as 'saw'.
Making the 'yo' sound like 'yu'.
Confusing it with 'suyo' (demand).
Over-emphasizing the first syllable.
Mumbling the final 'o' sound.

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 3/5

Common in apps and signs, easy to recognize.

Écriture 4/5

Requires knowledge of the '-는 데' grammar and passive '소요되다'.

Expression orale 4/5

Learners often default to '걸리다', so using '소요' takes practice.

Écoute 3/5

Very common in announcements and news.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

필요 시간 비용 걸리다 되다

Apprends ensuite

요구 수요 지출 확보 충당

Avancé

제반 비용 기회 비용 가용 자원 효율성

Grammaire à connaître

-는 데(에) [Resource]이/가 소요되다

책을 읽는 데 3시간이 소요됩니다.

Passive voice with -되다

비용이 소요되다 vs 비용을 쓰다.

Sino-Korean Noun Compounds

소요 + 시간 = 소요시간.

Adverbial use of 정도 (About)

한 시간 정도 소요됩니다.

Future tense -ㄹ 것으로 예상되다

많은 비용이 소요될 것으로 예상됩니다.

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Exemples par niveau

서울까지 소요 시간은 얼마예요?

How much is the required time to Seoul?

소요 시간 (Required time) is a common fixed phrase.

이 일은 1시간이 소요됩니다.

This work takes (requires) one hour.

소요됩니다 is the formal polite form of 소요되다.

소요 비용은 만 원입니다.

The required cost is 10,000 won.

소요 비용 (Required cost) is used for prices/fees.

요리에 30분이 소요돼요.

Cooking takes 30 minutes.

소요돼요 is the informal polite form.

버스 소요 시간을 확인하세요.

Please check the bus travel time.

Check '소요 시간' on apps.

공사에 많은 돈이 소요됐어요.

A lot of money was required for the construction.

소요됐어요 is the past tense.

준비에 시간이 조금 소요됩니다.

Preparation takes a little time.

Used to ask for patience.

총 소요 시간은 2시간입니다.

The total time required is 2 hours.

총 (Total) often precedes 소요 시간.

비행기로 10시간이 소요될 예정입니다.

It is expected to take 10 hours by plane.

소요될 예정 (Scheduled to take) is a formal prediction.

이 제품을 만드는 데 며칠이 소요되나요?

How many days are required to make this product?

-는 데 (in doing something) is used here.

수리에는 추가 비용이 소요될 수 있습니다.

Additional costs may be required for repairs.

-ㄹ 수 있다 (can/may) indicates possibility.

환불 처리에 약 일주일이 소요됩니다.

It takes about a week for refund processing.

Commonly used in customer service.

도착까지 얼마나 소요되겠습니까?

How long will it take until arrival?

-겠- adds a formal tone of inquiry.

회의 준비에 많은 인력이 소요되었습니다.

A lot of manpower was required for meeting preparation.

인력 (Manpower) is a common resource for 소요.

이 프로젝트는 상당한 예산 소요가 예상됩니다.

Significant budget requirement is expected for this project.

소요 as a noun before 예상됩니다.

배송 소요 기간을 줄이기 위해 노력 중입니다.

We are working to reduce the required delivery period.

소요 기간 (Required period) is often used for delivery.

해당 업무를 처리하는 데 막대한 시간이 소요됩니다.

It takes an enormous amount of time to process that task.

막대한 (Enormous) emphasizes the scale.

신규 사업을 위해 소요 자금을 확보해야 합니다.

We must secure the required funds for the new business.

소요 자금 (Required funds) is a business term.

건물을 짓는 데 필요한 소요 자재 목록입니다.

This is a list of required materials needed to build the building.

소요 자재 (Required materials) is technical.

이번 공사는 예상보다 더 많은 기간이 소요되었습니다.

This construction took more time than expected.

예상보다 (Than expected) is a common comparison.

시스템 복구에 어느 정도의 시간이 소요될까요?

About how much time will be required for system recovery?

어느 정도 (To what extent/how much) is used for estimates.

법적 절차를 밟는 데 상당한 비용 소요가 따릅니다.

Substantial cost requirements follow the legal process.

소요가 따르다 (Requirements follow) is a formal expression.

검사 결과가 나오는 데 3일 정도 소요됩니다.

It takes about 3 days for the test results to come out.

Used in medical/official contexts.

도로 확장에 필요한 소요 부지를 매입했습니다.

We purchased the required land needed for road expansion.

소요 부지 (Required site/land) is an administrative term.

정부 예산 중 국방비로 소요되는 비중이 큽니다.

The portion of the government budget consumed by defense costs is large.

-로 소요되는 (Consumed as/by) describes allocation.

기술 개발에 소요되는 노력을 아끼지 말아야 합니다.

We should not spare the effort required for technological development.

노력 (Effort) can also be 'consumed' or 'required'.

이 장비는 가동 시 많은 전력이 소요됩니다.

This equipment requires a lot of electric power when operating.

전력 (Electric power) is a physical resource.

계약 체결까지는 여러 단계의 소요 절차가 남아 있습니다.

Several required procedures remain until the contract is signed.

소요 절차 (Required procedures) implies mandatory steps.

자원 소요를 최소화하는 것이 이번 프로젝트의 목표입니다.

Minimizing resource consumption is the goal of this project.

자원 소요 (Resource consumption) is an environmental/economic term.

심사 과정에서 예기치 못한 시간 소요가 발생했습니다.

Unexpected time consumption occurred during the screening process.

발생하다 (To occur) is often used with 소요.

전문 인력 소요를 충당하기 위해 채용을 시작했습니다.

We started hiring to meet the requirement for professional personnel.

소요를 충당하다 (To meet/fill a requirement).

부품 교체에 소요되는 비용은 고객 부담입니다.

The cost required for part replacement is the customer's responsibility.

고객 부담 (Customer's burden/responsibility).

대규모 인프라 구축에는 막대한 자본 소요가 불가피합니다.

Massive capital requirements are inevitable for large-scale infrastructure construction.

불가피하다 (Inevitable) describes a necessary 소요.

사회적 합의를 도출하는 데 소요되는 유무형의 비용을 고려해야 합니다.

We must consider the tangible and intangible costs required to derive social consensus.

유무형의 비용 (Tangible and intangible costs).

본 연구는 실험 데이터 분석에 많은 시간 소요를 할애했습니다.

This study devoted a lot of time consumption to experimental data analysis.

할애하다 (To devote/spare) used with time/effort.

국가 안보를 위해 필요한 전력 소요를 면밀히 검토했습니다.

We closely reviewed the military requirements needed for national security.

전력 소요 here means 'military force requirements'.

정책 시행에 따른 행정적 소요를 파악하는 것이 우선입니다.

Identifying the administrative requirements following policy implementation is the priority.

행정적 소요 (Administrative requirements).

신약 개발은 천문학적인 비용 소요와 장기간의 인내가 필요합니다.

New drug development requires astronomical cost consumption and long-term patience.

천문학적인 (Astronomical) emphasizes extreme cost.

도시 재생 사업은 주민들의 적극적인 참여 소요를 전제로 합니다.

The urban regeneration project is predicated on the required active participation of residents.

~를 전제로 하다 (To be predicated on).

환경 규제 준수에 소요되는 비용이 중소기업에게는 큰 부담입니다.

The cost required to comply with environmental regulations is a heavy burden for small businesses.

규제 준수 (Regulatory compliance).

철학적 사유의 깊이를 더하는 데는 고도의 집중력 소요가 요구된다.

Adding depth to philosophical thought requires a high degree of concentration consumption.

Abstract use of 소요 in academic prose.

전쟁 억지력을 유지하기 위한 국방 소요의 정당성을 역설했다.

He emphasized the legitimacy of defense requirements to maintain war deterrence.

역설하다 (To emphasize/stress).

우주 탐사 계획은 인류의 지적, 물질적 역량의 총체적 소요를 수반한다.

Space exploration plans entail a total consumption of humanity's intellectual and material capabilities.

수반하다 (To entail/accompany).

역사적 과업을 완수하기 위해 소요되는 희생의 가치를 기려야 한다.

We must honor the value of the sacrifice required to complete historical tasks.

소요되는 희생 (Required sacrifice) in a formal commemorative context.

시장 경제의 효율성은 자원 소요의 최적 배분에 달려 있다.

The efficiency of a market economy depends on the optimal allocation of resource consumption.

최적 배분 (Optimal allocation).

예술적 창조 과정에서 소요되는 고통은 작품의 깊이로 승화된다.

The pain consumed in the artistic creation process is sublimated into the depth of the work.

승화되다 (To be sublimated).

거대 담론을 형성하기 위해서는 방대한 지식 체계의 소요가 전제되어야 한다.

To form a grand discourse, the consumption of a vast knowledge system must be presupposed.

거대 담론 (Grand discourse).

국가 시스템의 유지 보수에 소요되는 유무형의 에너지를 과소평가해서는 안 된다.

One must not underestimate the tangible and intangible energy required for the maintenance of the national system.

과소평가하다 (To underestimate).

Synonymes

필요 걸림 요구 소비

Antonymes

절약 단축

Collocations courantes

소요 시간

소요 비용

소요 예산

소요 인력

소요 자재

시간이 소요되다

막대한 소요

소요 기간

추가 소요

소요 부지

Phrases Courantes

어느 정도 소요되나요?

— How long/much will it take/cost?

수리하는 데 어느 정도 소요되나요?

상당한 시간이 소요되다

— To take a considerable amount of time.

복구에는 상당한 시간이 소요됩니다.

예산 소요를 줄이다

— To reduce the required budget.

우리는 예산 소요를 줄여야 합니다.

소요 시간을 단축하다

— To shorten the required time.

신기술로 소요 시간을 단축했습니다.

인력 소요를 파악하다

— To identify the manpower requirements.

먼저 인력 소요를 파악합시다.

비용 소요가 크다

— The cost requirement is high.

이 방식은 비용 소요가 너무 큽니다.

소요가 발생하다

— A requirement has arisen.

새로운 비용 소요가 발생했습니다.

총 소요

— The total requirement/consumption.

총 소요 예산은 1억 원입니다.

평균 소요 시간

— Average time required.

평균 소요 시간은 20분입니다.

소요 자금을 마련하다

— To prepare/raise the required funds.

사업에 필요한 소요 자금을 마련했습니다.

Souvent confondu avec

소요 vs 수요 (Demand)

Suyo means market demand; Soyo means requirement for a task.

소요 vs 필요 (Necessity)

Piryo is general and subjective; Soyo is logistical and objective.

소요 vs 소비 (Consumption)

Sobi focuses on 'spending' or 'using up' goods; Soyo focuses on the 'requirement' for a task.

Expressions idiomatiques

"손이 많이 가다"

— To require a lot of work/effort (colloquial equivalent of '많은 노력이 소요되다').

이 요리는 손이 많이 가요.

Informal

"시간을 잡아먹다"

— To consume a lot of time (negative nuance).

회의가 시간을 너무 잡아먹었어요.

Slang/Informal

"밑 빠진 독에 물 붓기"

— Pouring water into a bottomless pot (infinite resource consumption).

이 프로젝트는 밑 빠진 독에 물 붓기처럼 돈이 소요돼요.

Idiom

"공을 들이다"

— To put in a lot of effort/time (positive requirement).

이 작품을 만드는 데 많은 공을 들였습니다.

Neutral

"뼈를 깎는 노력"

— Bone-cutting effort (extreme effort requirement).

성공을 위해 뼈를 깎는 노력이 소요되었습니다.

Literary

"돈을 물 쓰듯 하다"

— To spend money like water (excessive consumption).

그는 소요 비용을 생각하지 않고 돈을 물 쓰듯 해요.

Idiom

"산 넘어 산"

— Mountain after mountain (ever-increasing requirements).

일이 끝나지 않고 계속 소요 시간만 늘어나니 산 넘어 산이네요.

Idiom

"천금 같은 시간"

— Time as precious as a thousand pieces of gold (valuable time consumption).

소요되는 시간이 천금 같으니 서두릅시다.

Literary

"발 벗고 나서다"

— To jump in with both feet (requiring active participation).

이 일에는 모두가 발 벗고 나서는 노력이 소요됩니다.

Idiom

"울며 겨자 먹기"

— Eating mustard while crying (unwilling requirement).

비용 소요가 크지만 울며 겨자 먹기로 진행했습니다.

Idiom

Facile à confondre

소요 vs 소요 (騷擾)

Same pronunciation.

This 'soyo' means a riot or disturbance. Context (politics vs logistics) is key.

도심에서 소요 사태가 발생했다. (A riot occurred downtown.)

소요 vs 소요 (逍遙)

Same pronunciation.

This 'soyo' means to stroll or wander leisurely. Rare in daily life.

공원을 소요하다. (To stroll in the park.)

소요 vs 요소 (Element)

Same characters reversed (要 + 所 vs 所 + 要).

Yoso means an 'element' or 'factor' of a whole. Soyo is a requirement.

성공의 중요한 요소. (An important element of success.)

소요 vs 수요 (Demand)

Similar sound.

Suyo is about the market wanting something. Soyo is about a project needing something.

수요가 공급을 초과했다. (Demand exceeded supply.)

소요 vs 소요 (所有)

Similar sound (Soyu).

Soyu means 'ownership' or 'possession'.

이 땅은 제 소유입니다. (This land is my possession.)

Structures de phrases

[Time]이/가 소요됩니다.

10분이 소요됩니다.

[Action]-는 데 [Resource]이/가 소요되다.

가는데 1시간이 소요돼요.

[Resource] 소요가 예상되다.

추가 비용 소요가 예상됩니다.

막대한 [Resource] 소요를 수반하다.

막대한 예산 소요를 수반합니다.

[Resource] 소요를 최소화하다.

시간 소요를 최소화합시다.

유무형의 [Resource] 소요.

사회적 비용의 소요가 큽니다.

소요를 충당하다.

부족한 인력 소요를 충당했다.

[Concept]의 총체적 소요.

국가 역량의 총체적 소요가 필요하다.

Famille de mots

Noms

소요 (Requirement/Consumption)

소요량 (Required amount)

소요액 (Required sum of money)

소요처 (Place of requirement)

Verbes

소요되다 (To be required/consumed)

소요하다 (To possess - different Hanja but same sound)

Apparenté

필요 (Necessity)

요구 (Demand)

소비 (Consumption)

수요 (Demand - market)

공급 (Supply)

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Comment l'utiliser

frequency

Very high in official documents and travel apps.

Erreurs courantes

시간을 소요하다 → 시간이 소요되다
The passive form '소요되다' is much more natural and common.
나는 물이 소요돼요. → 나는 물이 필요해요.
You cannot use '소요' for personal needs like thirst.
소요 시간은 10분 걸려요. → 소요 시간은 10분입니다.
Don't combine '소요 시간' with '걸려요'. It's redundant. Use 'is' or just the time.
돈이 소요해요. → 돈이 소요돼요.
The verb must be in the passive '-되다' form.
수요 시간 → 소요 시간
Confusing 'Suyo' (Demand) with 'Soyo' (Requirement).

Astuces

Use with -는 데

When using 소요되다, always put the action before it using the '-는 데' (in doing) structure for perfect grammar.

Objective vs Subjective

Use 소요 for things that 'must' be used because the task demands it, not because you personally want it.

Project Planning

In a proposal, use '소요 예산' (Required Budget) to look professional.

Check the Map

Look for '소요 시간' on Google Maps or Naver Maps when traveling in Korea.

TOPIK Tip

Replace '걸려요' with '소요됩니다' in the writing section (Task 53 or 54) for a better score.

Subway Alerts

Listen for '소요 시간' in subway announcements to practice hearing it in context.

Passive Form

Remember it's usually '소요되다' (to be required) not '소요하다'.

Compound Nouns

Memorize '소요 시간' and '소요 비용' as single units.

Palli-Palli

Understand that '소요 시간' is a sensitive topic in Korea's fast culture.

Formal Reports

Use '소요' as a heading for lists of requirements in reports.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of 'SO' (So much) + 'YO' (Yo, I need this!). So-yo: So much is needed!

Association visuelle

Imagine a gas gauge (consumption) or a clock (time) labeled with the word SOYO.

Word Web

시간 (Time) 비용 (Cost) 예산 (Budget) 인력 (Manpower) 자재 (Materials) 소요되다 (To be required) 필요 (Need) 공사 (Construction)

Défi

Try to use '소요 시간' instead of '걸리는 시간' next time you ask for directions in Korean.

Origine du mot

From Middle Chinese 所要 (shǔ yào).

Sens originel : That which is necessary or required.

Sino-Korean

Contexte culturel

Be careful not to confuse it with the homonym meaning 'riot', especially when discussing social issues.

English speakers often just say 'it takes' or 'it needs'. Korean has specific words like '소요' to distinguish objective logistical requirements from subjective needs.

Naver Maps (uses '소요 시간' for all routes). Korean News (frequently mentions '예산 소요' in political segments). TOPIK Exam (a key word for Level 3-4 proficiency).

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Public Transport

소요 시간
도착까지
지연 소요
평균 소요

Project Management

소요 예산
소요 인력
자원 소요
추가 소요

Government/Admin

발급 소요 기간
소요 서류
절차 소요
처리 소요

Construction/Engineering

소요 자재
부지 소요
공기 소요
에너지 소요

Customer Service

수리 소요
환불 소요
확인 소요
대기 소요

Amorces de conversation

"여기서 공항까지 소요 시간이 얼마나 되나요?"

"이 프로젝트를 끝내는 데 어느 정도의 예산이 소요될까요?"

"비자 발급에 소요되는 기간을 알고 싶습니다."

"수리 비용 외에 추가로 소요되는 금액이 있나요?"

"새로운 직원을 교육하는 데 많은 시간이 소요되나요?"

Sujets d'écriture

오늘 하루 중 가장 많은 시간이 소요된 일은 무엇인가요? (What took the most time today?)

한국어를 배우는 데 어떤 노력이 소요되고 있나요? (What effort is being required to learn Korean?)

돈보다 시간이 더 많이 소요되는 취미가 있나요? (Do you have a hobby that requires more time than money?)

자신의 꿈을 이루기 위해 소요될 것으로 예상되는 것들을 적어보세요. (Write down what you expect will be required to achieve your dream.)

최근에 예상보다 더 많은 비용이 소요된 경험이 있나요? (Have you had an experience where more cost was required than expected?)

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

Yes, as '소요 인력' (required personnel). It means the number of people needed for a task.

Mostly, yes. In casual speech, people prefer '걸리다' for time and '필요하다' for things.

필요 is 'I need' (subjective). 소요 is 'This task requires' (objective/logistical).

It's grammatically possible but rare. '시간이 소요되다' is the standard way to say it.

Yes, it is a homonym. You must check the context. Logistics vs. News about protests.

Yes, exactly. It refers to the duration required for a specific process or trip.

Yes, '노력 소요' (effort requirement) is used in formal or academic contexts.

Very often. '소요 비용' or '소요 예산' are standard business terms for required funds.

Yes, 所 (place/that which) + 要 (important/requirement).

Absolutely. It is highly recommended to show a high level of vocabulary.

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