-아/어/여야 하다
have to / must
TOPIK 1Expresses obligation or necessity: 'have to / must'.
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당은 원래 가지고 있던 14개의 의석 중 13개를 반납해야 했지만, 그 중에서 9개를 다시 되찾을 수 있었습니다.
The party originally had to give back 13 of the 14 seats it held, but was able to reclaim 9 of them.
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결국 김건희 씨는 마스크를 벗어야 했습니다.
In the end, Kim Geon-hee had to take off her mask.
Judge Orders Mask Removal in Court → -
모든 사람이 책임감 있게 행동해야 해요.
Everyone must act responsibly.
Celebrity Tax Evasion Scandal News → -
결국 외국인 관광객의 여행 패턴 변화는 한국 문화가 세계에 침투하는 과정을 반영하며, 동시에 한국의 관광 산업이 더욱 정교하고 다양한 문화 상품을 개발해야 함을 시사하는 중요한 지표가 되고 있다.
Ultimately, the change in foreign tourists' travel patterns reflects the process of Korean culture penetrating the world, and at the same time serves as an important indicator suggesting that Korea's tourism industry must develop more sophisticated and diverse cultural products.
Foreign Tourists' Korean Lifestyle → -
백악관 당국자는 미국이 적절하다고 보는 조건을 한국이 수용해야 한다고 말했습니다.
A White House official said that South Korea must accept the conditions that the United States considers appropriate.
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산사태로 마을이 통째로 사라지면서 주민들은 새로운 보금자리를 마련해야 하는데, 상당한 시간이 필요할 것으로 보입니다.
As the entire village disappeared due to the landslide, residents must find a new home, but it seems a considerable amount of time will be needed.
Rebuilding After Natural Disasters in South Korea → -
유재석을 비롯한 출연진 중 벌칙에 당첨된 이들은 사자성어 5개를 넣어 자필 반성문을 써야 했다.
Those among the cast including Yoo Jae-seok who were selected for the penalty had to write a handwritten letter of reflection containing five four-character idioms.
Runningman Star's Handwritten Reflection → -
이 모양이면 당장 병원에 가야 한다고 합니다.
It is said that if your hand looks like this, you must go to the hospital right away.
Simple Thumb Test for Detecting Aortic Aneurysm → -
공기를 주입하는 표면 공급식 잠수 작업인 경우에는 감시인을 배치해야 합니다.
In the case of surface-supplied diving work where air is injected, a monitor must be assigned.
Tragic Accident of Shipyard Worker Defying Fear of Water → -
윗사람에게는 반드시 높임말을 사용해야 합니다.
You must use honorific language with people of higher status.
Korean Age Hierarchy and Honorifics →
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Articles that use -아/어/여야 하다 in context — open one to read it in full.
- Politics Intermediate Korean Politics and Election Results
- Politics Beginner Judge Orders Mask Removal in Court
- Entertainment Beginner Celebrity Tax Evasion Scandal News
- Society Advanced Foreign Tourists' Korean Lifestyle
- Politics Intermediate Trump's Stance on Korea Trade Talks
- Society Beginner Rebuilding After Natural Disasters in South Korea
- Entertainment Beginner Runningman Star's Handwritten Reflection
- Society Beginner Simple Thumb Test for Detecting Aortic Aneurysm
- Society Intermediate Tragic Accident of Shipyard Worker Defying Fear of Water
- Society Beginner Korean Age Hierarchy and Honorifics