Korean expression
표정 하면 돼
하면 돼
What does 하면 돼 mean?
하면 돼 means "You just have to do that." in Korean.
How it works here
하면 돼 says that making the expression in question is sufficient.
Key expression
V-면 돼
It is enough to do the action or expression in that way
V-면 돼 means that a method or condition is sufficient, not that it is merely permitted. The polite form is -면 됩니다.
When it's used
Used to give a simple instruction and say that no further explanation is needed.
The line
야, 방금 그 표정 하면 돼
Hey, you just have to make that expression.
The speaker gives a simple method without needing to explain more.
Scene from “Run BTS! 2022 Special Episode - Telepathy Part 1” · Channel: BANGTANTV Watch on YouTube
More examples
버튼만 누르면 돼.
You just need to press the button.
서류에 이름만 적으면 됩니다.
You only need to write your name on the form.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
하면 돼
야, 방금 그 표정 하면 돼
Hey, you just have to make that expression.
- Briefly tell someone that doing it that way is enough.
- Angrily tell someone to stop.
- Point out that the answer is wrong.
Show the answer
Briefly tell someone that doing it that way is enough.
It is enough to do the action or expression in that way. V-면 돼 means that a method or condition is sufficient, not that it is merely permitted. The polite form is -면 됩니다.
Other words in this line
- 방금
- Just now
- 그
- That
- 표정
- Facial expression
- 하다
- To make or form
Same expression in other scenes
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