13. Korean Grammar: ~야 하다 / ~야 되다

Korean Grammar: ~야 하다 / ~야 되다

Today, we’ll learn how to express necessity and obligation in Korean using ~야 하다 and ~야 되다. These forms are similar to have to, must, or need to in English.

Let’s break it down step by step! 🚀

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1. What is ~야 하다 / ~야 되다?

Both ~야 하다 and ~야 되다 mean “have to”, “must”, or “need to”. You can use them interchangeably in most situations.

🔹 Sentence Structure:

👉 Verb stem + ~야 하다 / ~야 되다

Structure Usage

~야 하다	More direct, sounds like a personal rule or decision.
~야 되다	Slightly softer, sounds like a general rule or situation.

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2. Examples of ~야 하다 / ~야 되다

🔸 Examples with House Chores (집안일)

Example Sentence Translation

저는 방을 청소해야 해요.	I have to clean my room.
쓰레기를 버려야 돼요.	I need to take out the trash.
빨래를 해야 해요.	I must do the laundry.
설거지를 해야 돼요.	I have to wash the dishes.
물건을 정리해야 해요.	I need to organize things.

🔸 Examples with School Life (학교생활)

Example Sentence Translation

숙제를 해야 해요.	I have to do homework.
수업에 가야 돼요.	I need to go to class.
시험을 준비해야 해요.	I must prepare for the exam.
책을 읽어야 돼요.	I have to read the book.
발표를 해야 해요.	I need to give a presentation.

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3. Common Mistake: Using ‘필요해요’ with Verbs

Many beginners use 필요해요 incorrectly with verbs!

🔹 Remember:

• 필요해요 is used with nouns only.
• To say “I need to do something,” use ~야 하다 / ~야 되다.

Incorrect Correct

숙제 필요해요. ❌	숙제를 해야 해요. ✅ (I need to do homework.)
수업에 가는 것 필요해요. ❌	수업에 가야 돼요. ✅ (I need to go to class.)

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4. Useful Vocabulary (House Chores & School Life)

🔹 House Chores (집안일)

Korean English

청소하다	To clean
빨래하다	To do laundry
설거지하다	To wash the dishes
쓰레기를 버리다	To take out the trash
물건을 정리하다	To organize things
장보다	To grocery shop

🔹 School Life (학교생활)

Korean English

숙제하다	To do homework
수업에 가다	To go to class
시험 준비하다	To prepare for an exam
책을 읽다	To read a book
발표하다	To give a presentation
공부하다	To study

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5. Quick Quiz (Test Yourself!)

1️⃣ Fill in the blanks:

🔹 저는 숙제를 ______ 해요.
🔹 수업에 ______ 돼요.
🔹 저는 방을 ______ 해요.
🔹 시험을 ______ 돼요.

2️⃣ Correct the mistakes:

🔹 숙제 필요해요. (Correct it!)
🔹 수업에 가는 것 필요해요. (Correct it!)

3️⃣ Translate into Korean:

🔹 "I have to wash the dishes."
🔹 "I need to prepare for the exam."
🔹 "I must clean my room."

Comment your answers below! ⬇️😊