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Decoded Slug: ~아/어야 되다/하다 [a/eoya dweda/hada] (Have to, must)
Korean Grammar Point
~아/어야 되다/하다 [a/eoya dweda/hada] (Have to, must)
~아/어야 되다/하다 [a/eoya dweda/hada] (Have to, must)
Short explanation:
This pattern is used to describe an obligation or necessity, equivalent to 'have to' or 'must' in English.
Formation:
Verb stem + 아/어야 하다 or Verb stem + 아/어야 되다.
Examples:
저는 8시에 학교에 가야 해요, 지각하면 큰 문제가 될 거예요.
Jeoneun 8si-e hakgyo-e gayahaeyo, jigakhmyeon keun munje-ga doel geoyeyo.
I have to go to school at 8, it will be a big problem if I am late.
문제를 해결하려면, 처음부터 다시 시작해야 합니다.
munjeleul haegyeolharyeomyeon, cheoeumbuteo dasi sijakhaeya habnida.
To solve the problem, we have to start over from the beginning.
제가 늦지 않으려면 버스를 타야 해요.
Je-ga neutji an-euryeomyeon, beoseuleul tayahaeyo.
I have to take the bus in order not to be late.
기분이 좋아지려면 운동을 해야 합니다.
Gibuni joe-aji-ryeomyeon undongeul haya habnida.
I have to exercise in order to feel better.
Long explanation:
'~아/어야 되다/하다 [a/eoya dweda/hada]' is used in Korean to express a sense of obligation or requirement, often in cases where the speaker must perform a certain action. It is akin to 'must' or 'have to' in English, giving the subject of the sentence a required action to carry out. This can be used in a variety of contexts ranging from obligations in daily life, job requirements, giving or receiving advice, rules, and more.