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Decoded Slug: 아/어/여야겠다 [a/eo/yeoya getda] (Should, must)
Korean Grammar Point
아/어/여야겠다 [a/eo/yeoya getda] (Should, must)
아/어/여야겠다 [a/eo/yeoya getda] (Should, must)
Short explanation:
This pattern expresses assumption or necessity, a determination, or conclusion that one 'should' or 'must' do something.
Formation:
Verb stem + 아/어/여야겠다
Examples:
이 레포트를 빨리 완성해야겠어요, 제출기한이 내일이니까요.
I lepoteureul bballyi wanseonghaeyagetseoyo, jesulgihan-i nae-il-ikka-yo.
I should finish this report quickly, because the submission deadline is tomorrow.
우리는 시간이 없으니까 택시를 타야겠어요.
Urineun sigani eops-eunikka taeksireul t-ayagetseoyo.
We should take a taxi since we don't have time.
이 음식이 맛있어 보이니까, 나도 한 번 먹어봐야겠다.
I eumsigi mas-iss-e boinikka, nado han beon meog-eo bwayagetda.
This food looks delicious, I should try it as well.
날씨가 추워서 더 따뜻한 옷을 입어야겠다.
Nalssiga chuwoseo deo ttatteuthan os-eul ib-eoyagetda.
The weather is cold, so I should wear warmer clothes.
Long explanation:
'아/어/여야겠다 [a/eo/yeoya getda]' is a Korean grammar point used to convey necessity or assumption. It can be translated as 'should' or 'must' in English. It is used when the speaker concludes that a particular action must be taken or a situation is believed to be a certain way based on certain circumstances, events or judgments. It is often used when sharing personal opinions, making judgments, or suggesting what needs to be done.