해야

This is the 200th most frequent Korean word.


해야

"해야" means "must" or "have to."


The term '해야' (야 ending followed by 해야) is used to indicate necessity or obligation, as in 'must' or 'have to.'

여기에서 기다려야 한다.

I have to wait here.


'해야' in this sentence shows an obligation or recommended action for the subject, a student, to study passionately.

학생이라면 열심히 공부해야 한다.

If you are a student, you must study hard.


In this case, '해야' expresses a requirement to make an effort to achieve a goal.

더 좋은 결과를 얻기 위해 노력해야 한다.

You must strive to achieve better results.