What does 해야 mean?
해야 means "have to; must do" in Korean.
How it works here
‘해야’ comes from ‘-아/어야 하다’ and says that persuading the parents is necessary.
Key expression
-아/어야 하다
To have to do something; must do something
‘-아/어야 하다’ expresses a present obligation. It is similar to ‘-아/어야 되다’, while ‘하다’ is the more basic standard form.
When it's used
Used to express obligation, necessity, or something that must be done.
The line
부모님 설득을 해야 하는 거지?
We have to persuade my parents, right?
The speaker says that something must be handled because of a schedule or rule.
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More examples
오늘 안에 계약서를 검토해야 해.
I have to review the contract by today.
출발 전에 여권을 확인해야 합니다.
You must check your passport before leaving.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
해야
부모님 설득을 해야 하는 거지?
We have to persuade my parents, right?
- A situation in which one can decide slowly without pressure.
- Talking about something that must be handled because of an unavoidable schedule.
- A situation in which one can organize slowly without anyone’s help.
Show the answer
Talking about something that must be handled because of an unavoidable schedule.
To have to do something; must do something. ‘-아/어야 하다’ expresses a present obligation. It is similar to ‘-아/어야 되다’, while ‘하다’ is the more basic standard form.
Other words in this line
- 부모님
- Parents
- 설득
- Persuasion
- 하다
- To do
Same expression in other scenes
- 맞춰드려야 하니까 — The reason it is necessary to adjust it for someone.
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