المعنى
Expressing obligation or necessity to perform an action.
خلفية ثقافية
In Korean companies, obligation is often expressed collectively. A boss might say 'We need to finish this' (우리 이거 끝내야 해요) to soften the command, even if the task is for a specific subordinate. When visiting someone's home, the obligation to take off shoes is absolute. Using '~해야 해요' in this context is not seen as rude, but as helpful guidance for foreigners. Koreans often use 'must' when offering food or experiences to guests. It's a way of showing passion and hospitality, rather than being bossy. To avoid sounding too harsh, Koreans often add '~할 것 같아요' (it seems like) to the end of an obligation. This makes it sound like an external necessity rather than a personal demand.
The 'Softener' Trick
Add '~할 것 같아요' to the end of '~해야 해요' to sound 10x more like a native speaker when expressing your own needs.
Don't over-must!
If you use this phrase too much with friends, you might sound like their parent. Use '~하는 게 어때요?' for suggestions instead.
المعنى
Expressing obligation or necessity to perform an action.
The 'Softener' Trick
Add '~할 것 같아요' to the end of '~해야 해요' to sound 10x more like a native speaker when expressing your own needs.
Don't over-must!
If you use this phrase too much with friends, you might sound like their parent. Use '~하는 게 어때요?' for suggestions instead.
Honorifics Matter
When talking about a teacher or boss's obligation, always use '~하셔야 해요'.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
내일은 일찍 ________. (일어나다)
To express 'must wake up', you take the stem '일어나-', add '-아야' because of the bright vowel 'ㅏ', and add '해요'.
Which sentence means 'I had to work yesterday'?
Choose the correct past tense obligation.
The past tense of '~해야 해요' is '~해야 했어요'.
Match the Korean phrase to its English meaning.
1. 가야 해요, 2. 먹어야 해요, 3. 봐야 해요, 4. 사야 해요
가다 (go), 먹다 (eat), 보다 (see), 사다 (buy).
Complete the dialogue naturally.
가: 오늘 같이 영화 볼까요? 나: 미안해요. 숙제가 많아서 ________.
The speaker is giving a reason why they cannot go, which is an obligation to do homework.
Which phrase is most appropriate for a doctor giving instructions?
A doctor telling a patient to rest.
While '쉬세요' is a command, '쉬어야 해요' expresses the medical necessity.
🎉 النتيجة: /5
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Common Obligations
Work
- • 보고서 쓰기
- • 회의 참석
- • 출근
Health
- • 운동
- • 약 먹기
- • 일찍 자기
Social
- • 약속 지키기
- • 인사하기
- • 전화하기
بنك التمارين
5 تمارين내일은 일찍 ________. (일어나다)
To express 'must wake up', you take the stem '일어나-', add '-아야' because of the bright vowel 'ㅏ', and add '해요'.
Choose the correct past tense obligation.
The past tense of '~해야 해요' is '~해야 했어요'.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
가다 (go), 먹다 (eat), 보다 (see), 사다 (buy).
가: 오늘 같이 영화 볼까요? 나: 미안해요. 숙제가 많아서 ________.
The speaker is giving a reason why they cannot go, which is an obligation to do homework.
A doctor telling a patient to rest.
While '쉬세요' is a command, '쉬어야 해요' expresses the medical necessity.
🎉 النتيجة: /5
الأسئلة الشائعة
12 أسئلةThey are mostly interchangeable. '하다' is slightly more formal and common in writing, while '되다' is very common in daily conversation.
No. To ask for permission, use '-아/어도 돼요?' (May I...?). '-아/어야 해요?' means 'Do I have to...?'
Use '-지 않아도 돼요' or '-을 필요 없어요'.
Yes, if you use the plain form. Use the honorific '-으셔야 해요' or a softer suggestion.
It follows the standard '-아/어' conjugation. '돕다' becomes '도와야 해요'.
Yes, use '~해야 할 거예요' (I will have to).
Use '~하면 안 돼요'.
Yes! '건강해야 해요' (You must be healthy) or '행복해야 해요' (You must be happy).
Yes, people often write '~해야 함' or just '~해야 돼'.
It's an emphatic particle that sets a condition. It literally means 'only if'.
Yes, it's very common for strong recommendations, like 'You must see this movie!'
The most formal version is '-아/어야 마땅합니다' or '-아/어야 합니다'.
عبارات ذات صلة
-아/어야 되다
synonymTo have to / To must
-지 않으면 안 되다
specialized formMust (Double negative)
-ㄹ 필요가 있다
similarThere is a need to...
-는 것이 좋다
contrastIt is good to...
-아/어야겠다
builds onI should / I better...
