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Expresses the speaker's strong intention or determination to do something.
Formation
Verb stem + 아/어야지
Examples
진짜 공부를 더 열심히 해야지. 이번에는 꼭 성적을 올릴 거예요.
Jinjja gongbureul deo yeolsimhi haeyaji. Ibeoneneun kkok seongjeogeul ollil geoyeyo.
I really should study harder. This time, I'm definitely going to raise my grades.
내일 아침에 일어나서 운동해야지. 건강을 위해 더 신경 써야겠어.
Naeil achime ireonaseo undonghaeyaji. Geongangeul wihae deo singyeong sseoyagesseo.
I’m going to wake up tomorrow morning and exercise. I need to take better care of my health.
이제는 진짜로 담배를 끊어야지. 건강이 너무 걱정돼서 결심했어요.
Ijeneun jinjjaro dambaereul kkeuneoyaji. Geongangi neomu geokjeongdoe-seo gyeolsimhaesseoyo.
Now I really have to quit smoking. I decided because I’m worried about my health.
엄마에게 전화를 해야지. 꽤 오래 연락하지 못했네.
Eommaege jeonhwareul haeyaji. Kkwae oraee yeollak-haji mothaetne.
I should call my mom. It’s been quite a while since we last talked.
Long Explanation
The grammar '~아/어야지 [a/eoyaji]' conveys a strong resolve or plan to carry out an action, much like saying 'I really should...' or 'I’m definitely going to...' in English. It’s often used in first-person contexts.
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