이 필요하다고

that it is needed

→ 이

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that it is needed Used to quote or report the statement or thought that something is needed. In informal speech, it can also appear at the end of a sentence for emphasis, meaning “we need it” or “I’m telling you, it’s necessary.”

KO: 여행자 보험이 필요하다고 생각해요.

EN: I think travel insurance is necessary.

사고 보험이 필요하다고 생각하지 않나요?

Don't you think you need accident insurance?

— 이중 배상 (1944)

왜 그것이 필요하다고 보지?

Why do you think it is necessary?

— 러시아 방주 (2002)

그 사람이 필요하다고 내가 말했잖아

I told you we needed that person.

— 패딩턴 2 (2017)

우린 약이 필요하다고.

We need medicine.

— 더 러닝 맨 (2025)