demand
gb/dɪmˈænd/ us/dɪmˈænd/
B1
영어
~ 1300
követel, követelés, kereslet, igényel, megkövetel
동사
B1
1
követel
B1
사용 패턴：
to demand [something] from [someone]
The workers demanded higher wages from the company.
A dolgozók magasabb béreket követeltek a vállalattól.
She demanded an apology after being treated unfairly.
Bocsánatkérést követelt, miután igazságtalanul bántak vele.
The teacher demanded silence from the noisy class.
They demanded to see the manager immediately.
He demanded that the contract be changed.
학습자용 예문
I demand better service.
Jobb kiszolgálást követelek.
The students demand more books.
A diákok több könyvet követelnek.
She demands help from her friend.
They demand to play outside.
He demands to speak now.
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'demand' with 'ask'; 'demand' is much stronger and can sound rude if used in polite contexts.
뜻
ask for firmly or insistently
연어
demand an explanation
|demand attention
|demand payment
|demand action
유의어
insist (Implies persistence and determination, but not always as forceful as 'demand'.)
반의어
request (Politer and less forceful than 'demand'.)
주제
daily life
|communication
|business
|core_vocabulary
정의
To say strongly that you want something to happen or be given to you.
To ask for something in a firm or forceful way, showing that you expect it to be given or done.
명사
B1
2
követelés
B2
사용 패턴：
make a demand for [something]
There have been growing demands for change.
Egyre több követelés hangzik el a változás érdekében.
The kidnappers made several demands before releasing the hostages.
Az emberrablók több követelést is megfogalmaztak, mielőtt elengedték a túszokat.
His demands were met without question.
The union's demands include higher pay and shorter hours.
학습자용 예문
They make a demand for food.
Élelmet követelnek.
Her demand is clear.
A követelése világos.
The teacher's demand is fair.
We meet the demand for help.
자주 하는 실수：
Learners may confuse 'demand' with 'order'; 'order' often implies authority, while 'demand' emphasizes firmness.
뜻
a strong request or insistence
연어
meet a demand
|make a demand
|refuse a demand
|unreasonable demand
유의어
insistence (Focuses on the act of persisting in a request rather than the request itself.)
반의어
offer (An act of giving or proposing something rather than requesting it.)
주제
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
정의
A strong way of asking for something.
A firm or forceful request for something to be done, given, or provided.
명사
B2
3
kereslet
B2
사용 패턴：
demand for [something]
There is a high demand for electric cars this year.
Idén nagy a kereslet az elektromos autók iránt.
Demand for fresh water is increasing globally.
Az édesvíz iránti kereslet világszerte nő.
During the holiday season, demand for toys rises sharply.
학습자용 예문
There is high demand for milk.
Nagy a kereslet a tej iránt.
The shop sees more demand in summer.
A boltban nyáron megnő a kereslet.
We meet the demand for food.
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'demand' with 'supply'; they are economic opposites.
뜻
need or desire for goods/services
연어
high demand
|low demand
|increase in demand
|meet demand
유의어
market need (Specifically refers to what the market requires or wants.)
반의어
oversupply (When there is more of something than people want to buy.)
주제
business
|economics
|finance
|core_vocabulary
정의
How much people want to buy something.
The level of interest, need, or desire for particular goods or services among consumers.
동사
B2
4
igényel
B2
megkövetel
B2
사용 패턴：
[situation] demands [something]
This job demands great patience.
Ez a munka nagy türelmet igényel.
The crisis demands immediate action.
A válság azonnali intézkedést igényel.
Such a task demands skill and precision.
학습자용 예문
This work demands time.
Ez a munka időt igényel.
The game demands quick thinking.
A játék gyors gondolkodást igényel.
The trip demands money.
자주 하는 실수：
Learners may confuse this with the 'ask firmly' meaning; here it does not involve speaking to someone directly.
뜻
require as necessary or due
연어
demand attention
|demand skills
|demand effort
유의어
require ('Require' is more neutral and formal; 'demand' adds urgency or emphasis.)
반의어
dispense with (Means to not require something.)
주제
daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
정의
To need something because of a situation or rule.
To need something as a necessary condition or result of a situation.
문법
기본형
demand
IPA
GB/dɪmˈænd/
US/dɪmˈænd/
음절 및 강세
de - mand （2음절）
Stress on 2nd syllable (mand)
활용형
Noun
- Base: demand
- Plural: demand, demands
Verb
- Base: demand
- 3rd Person Singular: demands
- Present Participle: demanding
- Past: demanded
관련 단어
Forms
demands
noun
demanding
verb
demanded
verb
Negative and opposite forms
undemanding
adjective
Advanced or less common
demandingly
adverb
표현
in demand
1/ˈɪn dɪmˈænd/
fixed phrase
wanted or needed by many people
Wanted or needed by many people.
예문
- Good teachers are always in demand.
- This style of shoe is in demand right now.
make demands on [someone/something]
1/mˈeɪk dɪmˈændz ˈɔn sˈoʊmˈoʊnsəmˈɛθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
require effort/resources from someone/something
To use someone's time, energy, or resources a lot.
예문
- Caring for young children makes huge demands on parents.
- This job will make demands on your patience.
meet the demand
1/mˈit ðə dɪmˈænd/
fixed phrase
provide enough to satisfy need/want
To give enough of something that people want or need.
예문
- The factory increased production to meet the demand.
- We cannot meet the demand without more staff.
on demand
1/ˈɔn dɪmˈænd/
fixed phrase
available when requested
Available at any time when you ask for it.
예문
- Movies are now available on demand through streaming services.
- We can print the book on demand.