불가결하다

불가결해요 · 불가결했어요 · 불가결한 (+noun)

indispensable, essential

Example

물은 생명에 불가결한 요소예요.

Water is an indispensable element for life.

Word parts

Literally 'cannot be lacking'.

Good to know

Usually seen in 필요불가결하다 'absolutely essential'.

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