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-아야/어야 하다

Beginner · TOPIK IExpressionForms: -아야 하다 · -어야 하다 · -여야 하다 · -아야 되다 · -어야 되다 · -여야 되다

An expression used to indicate that the preceding statement is the required act or condition to realize a certain incident or situation.

Meaning

  1. 1

    An expression used to indicate that the preceding statement is the required act or condition to realize a certain incident or situation.

    앞에 오는 말이 어떤 일을 하거나 어떤 상황에 이르기 위한 의무적인 행동이거나 필수적인 조건임을 나타내는 표현.

Example sentences

  • It's late, so I have to go home now.

  • Which bus do I have to take to get to City Hall?

  • You have to go and come back today, so leave now.

  • I heard Jisu's condition got worse and she has to have surgery.

    Has it gotten so bad that she needs surgery?

  • We have to hurry if we don't want to be late for the train.

  • When a friend is in trouble, you must help.