Korean phrase

~ 해야 해요. ~ hae ya hae yo

Meaning

have to ___

When to use it

This phrase shows that an action is necessary or required. It is common in polite everyday speech and sounds less forceful than a direct command.

Example dialogue

보고서를 오늘 밤까지 해야 해요. po go seo reul o neul pam kka ji hae ya hae yo

I have to finish the report by tonight.

네, 바로 시작할게요. ne pa ro si ja kal kke yo

Yes, I'll start right away.

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