아/어 + 야
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A/V + 아/어/여 + 야 : This pattern is equivalent to equivalent statement
Conjugation Rule
| Pattern | Case | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule 1: | If there is no 받침 or if the adjective/verb stem has ㄹ as a 받침 | ||
| Rule 2: | If there is a 받침 at the end of the adjective/verb stem |
Sentence Examples
| Korean | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 당신은 최선을 다해야 성공할 수 있습니다. | You should do your best so that you succeed. | formal form |
| 한글을 먼저 알아야 한국말을 공부할 수 있어. | You should know the korean letters first so that you can study korean. | informal form |
| 여권이 있어야 외국에 갈 수 있습니다. | You must have a passport so that you can go abroad. | formal form |
| 일부 한국인은 김치가 있어야 밥을 먹습니다. | Some korean have to have some kimchi so that they have a meal. | formal form |
| 우리는 택시를 타야 제시간에 도착할 수 있어. | We have to take a cab so that we arrive in time. | informal form |
| 한국나이로 20살이 되어야 술을 살 수 있어. | We can buy alcohol when we turn twenty in korean age. | informal form |
| 날씨가 맑아야 일출을 볼 수 있습니다. | The weather must be sunny so that we can see the sunrise. | formal form |
| 군대를 가야 진정한 남자가 됩니다. | Man can be a real man after the service in the army. | formal form |
| 약을 먹어야 나아질거야. | You should take this medicine so that you get well. | informal form |
| 일찍 일어나야 아침을 먹을 수 있어. | We should wake up early in the morning so that we can have a breakfast. | informal form |
Exceptions
- Cannot be used with the verb 이다
Pronunciation
- Special pronunciation rule?
See Also
- Related topic or grammar
