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아/어야 Meaning 되/하 Verb Pattern 꼭 가야 해요

Front 꼭 가야 해요?
Back Do you really have to go?
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.

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