Learn Korean: Verb + 필요가 뭐가

Let’s take a look at the Korean sentence pattern Verb + 필요가 뭐가. We use this when we can't find the point in doing something. We are in defiant of someone’s order or suggestion. For example, I decided to quit school because I am making a lot of money on YouTube. My mom supports my endeavor, but she is against dropping out. I said What’s the point in going to school? (Is there really a need to do it?) The main verb is 학교에 가다 (to go to school). We take the verb stem and attach ㄹ if it ends in a vowel and 을 if it ends in a consonant. Then, we add 필요가 뭐가 있어(요)? The actual sentence is 학교 갈 필요가 뭐가 있어요?

말할 필요가 뭐가 있냐?

What is the point in telling you? (It doesn’t concern you anyway)

과외 받을 필요가 뭐가 있어요?

There is no point in getting a tutor. (I can self study)

사과할 필요가 뭐가 있는데?

What’s the point in saying sorry? (I have no intention to make up with him)