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Decoded Slug: ~지 않아도 되다 [ji anado dweda] (Don't have to)
Korean Grammar Point
~지 않아도 되다 [ji anado dweda] (Don't have to)
~지 않아도 되다 [ji anado dweda] (Don't have to)
Short explanation:
Used to express 'do not have to', indicating something is not necessary or mandatory.
Formation:
Verb in dictionary form + 지 않아도 되다
Examples:
너무 걱정하지 않아도 돼, 모두 잘 될 거야.
Neomu geokjeonghaji anado dwae, modu jal doel geoya.
You don't have to worry too much, everything will be fine.
시험을 이미 통과했기 때문에 더 이상 공부하지 않아도 돼.
Siheomeul imi tonggwahaetgi ttaemune deo isang gongbuhaji anado dwae.
You don't need to study any more because you've already passed the test.
우리가 다른 사람들을 위해 모든 것을 포기하지 않아도 돼.
Uriga dareun saramdeureul wihae modeun geoseul pogihaji anado dwae.
We don't have to give up everything for other people.
비가 오니까 그냥 집에서 머무르지 않아도 돼.
Biga onikka geunyang jibeseo meomureuji anado dwae.
You don't have to stay at home just because it's raining.
Long explanation:
'~지 않아도 되다 [ji anado dweda]' is a grammar pattern that implies an action does not need to be performed, or in other words, it is not necessary or mandatory. Students can use this construction to express that they, or someone else, don't have to do a certain action. It is quite useful for situations where there is no obligation or compulsion. The action perceived as not needed can be expressed using a verb prior to ~지 않아도 되다.