Question

아침은 든든하게 먹어야 해요 The -아/어야 되/하- structure attaches to verb stems and coveys the meaning of 'must' or 'have to'. The pattern combines the -아/어야 ('only if') ending and the verb 되/하- ('become'/'do'). The literal meaning of -아/어야 되/하-, which does not pass into translation in its original form, is 'only if you do ... it will do'.The pattern can occur preceded by the past tense marker changing the meaning to 'should have done' used when talking about failed obligations.

Accepted Answer

You have to have a good breakfast

Front	아침은 든든하게 먹어야 해요
Back	You have to have a good breakfast
Notes	The -아/어야 되/하- structure attaches to verb stems and coveys the meaning of 'must' or 'have to'. The pattern combines the -아/어야 ('only if') ending and the verb 되/하- ('become'/'do'). The literal meaning of -아/어야 되/하-, which does not pass into translation in its original form, is 'only if you do ... it will do'. The pattern can occur preceded by the past tense marker changing the meaning to 'should have done' used when talking about failed obligations.

아/어야 Meaning 되/하 Verb Pattern 아침은 든든하게 먹어야