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Decoded Slug: ~해야 하다 [haeya hada] (Have to do)
Korean Grammar Point
~해야 하다 [haeya hada] (Have to do)
~해야 하다 [haeya hada] (Have to do)
Short explanation:
Used to express obligation or necessity; 'have to', 'need to', 'must'.
Formation:
Verb stem + 아/어야 하다
Examples:
집에 가야 하니까 약속을 취소해야 해요, 아니면 지각할 것 같아요.
Jibe gaya hanikka yaksogeul chwisohae-ya haeyo, animyeon jigakhal geot gatayo.
I have to cancel the appointment because I have to go home, otherwise I think I'll be late.
저는 내일 시험이 있어서 오늘 밤에 공부해야 해요, 공부하지 않으면 잘 점수를 얻을 수 없을 것 같아요.
Jeoneun naeil siheomi isseoseo oneul bame gongbuhayya hae-yo, gongbuhaji anheumyeon jal jeomsureul eodeul su eopsseul geot gatayo.
I have to study tonight because I have an exam tomorrow. If I don't study, I don't think I'll get a good score.
이번 주말에 아빠가 병원에 가야 하니까 저는 돌봐야 해요.
Ibeon jumal-e abba-ga byeong-won-e gaya hanikka jeoneun dolbwayya haeyo.
I have to look after my father as he needs to go to the hospital this weekend.
세계 평화를 위해서는 모든 나라가 함께 노력해야 해요.
Segye pyeonghwareul wihaeseoneun modeun naraga hamkke noryeoghaeya haeyo.
For world peace, every country has to make an effort together.
Long explanation:
'~해야 하다 [haeya hada]' is a phrase used in Korean to indicate a strong necessity or obligation to do something, which can be translated as 'have to', 'need to', or 'must' in English. It expresses that the action is necessary either due to personal obligation, societal expectation, or external circumstances. It's a way of showing that you have no other choice but to do the mentioned action.