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Decoded Slug: ~해야겠다 [haeyagetta] (Should, must, have to)
Korean Grammar Point
~해야겠다 [haeyagetta] (Should, must, have to)
~해야겠다 [haeyagetta] (Should, must, have to)
Short explanation:
Used to indicate a strong need or determination to perform an action; 'should', 'must', 'have to'.
Formation:
Verb stem + ~아/어/여야겠다 (adjust based on the vowel of verb stem)
Examples:
밖이 너무 더워요, 다음부터는 자외선 차단제를 발라야겠어요.
Baggi neomu deowoyo, daeumbuteoneun jayeonseon chadanjereul ballyagesseoyo.
It's too hot outside, I think I should apply sunscreen next time.
마지막 시험도 끝났으니, 이제 책을 치워야겠습니다.
Majimak siheomdo ggeutnasseuni, ije chaeg geul chiwoyagessseubnida.
Since my last exam is over, I think I should put my books away now.
열심히 공부했으니, 이제 잠을 자야겠어요.
Yeolsimhi gongbuhaiseuni, ije jameul jayagesseoyo.
I studied hard, so I should sleep now.
다음 주에 중요한 회의가 있어서, 제 시간 관리를 해야겠어요.
Daeum jue jungyohan hoeuiga isseoseo, je sigan gwonlireul haeyagesseoyo.
I have an important meeting next week, so I must manage my time.
Long explanation:
'~해야겠다 [haeyagetta]' is a grammar point used in Korean to express a strong determination or necessity to carry out an action, conveying the sense of 'should', 'must', or 'have to' in English. It is often used when the speaker has decided to do something based on their judgement or circumstances. This form is commonly used in diary entries and self-talk, and can also be used to give self-advice.