Korean Grammar Point
~게 해서는 안 되다 [ge haeseoneun an dweda] (Shouldn't make/let someone do)

Used to convey that one shouldn’t make or allow someone to do something.

Formation

Verb stem + 게 해서는 안 되다

Examples

자기 시험에만 집중하게 해서는 안 돼요. 다른 사람들의 공부도 신경 써야 해요.

Jagi siheomeman jipjunghage haeseoneun an dwaeyo. Dareun saramdeurui gongbudo singyeong sseoya haeyo.

You shouldn't make them focus only on their own tests. They should also care about others' studies.

계획을 먼저 확인하지 않고 진행하게 해서는 안 됩니다.

Gyehoeg-eul meonjeo hwaginhaji anko jinhaenghage haeseoneun an doemnida.

You shouldn't let it proceed without checking the plan first.

어린이들을 TV 시청만 하게 해서는 안 됩니다. 독서 등 다른 활동도 필요해요.

Eorinideureul TV sicheongman hage haeseoneun an doemnida. Dokseo deung dareun hwaldongdo pillyohaeyo.

You shouldn't just let children watch TV. They need other activities like reading as well.

고객을 오래 기다리게 해서는 안 됩니다. 서비스가 빨라야 해요.

Gogaegeul orae gidarige haeseoneun an doemnida. Seobiseuga pparaya haeyo.

You shouldn't make customers wait for a long time. The service should be quick.

Long Explanation

'~게 해서는 안 되다' expresses the idea that it is wrong or not allowed to make or let someone do a certain action. It often implies an admonition or rule for proper conduct.

Detailed Grammar Notes

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