돼야

This is the 3441st most frequent Korean word.

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돼야

"돼야" means "must be" or "should be."


The word 돼야 is used here to indicate a condition that must be fulfilled.

시험에 합격해야 돼야 기쁘다.

I am happy only if I pass the exam.


The word 돼야 in this context expresses the necessity of a condition for an outcome.

그 프로젝트가 성공해야 돼야 우리 회사가 성장할 수 있다.

Our company can grow only if the project succeeds.


Here, 돼야 implies a condition that depends on a future possibility.

내일 날씨가 좋아야 돼야 야외 활동을 할 수 있다.

We can do outdoor activities only if the weather is good tomorrow.