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Decoded Slug: ~해서는 안 되다 [haeseoneun an dwae] (Must not, shouldn't)
Korean Grammar Point
~해서는 안 되다 [haeseoneun an dwae] (Must not, shouldn't)
~해서는 안 되다 [haeseoneun an dwae] (Must not, shouldn't)
Short explanation:
This grammar point is used to express prohibition or things that shouldn't be done.
Formation:
Verb + 기, 어/아 + 야 (+ 는데) + 않다
Examples:
너는 남의 물건을 가져서는 안 된다. 그것은 도둑질이다.
Neoneun namui mulgeoneul gajyeoseoneun an doenda. Geugeoseun dodukjilida.
You must not take other people's belongings. That's stealing.
아이들은 먼저 숙제를 해서는 안 된다. 그들이 놀려고 할 수 있도록 먼저 공부해야 한다.
Aideuleun meonjeo sukjeleul haeseoneun an doenda. Geudeuli nollyeogo hal su issdorok meonjeo gongbuhaeya handa.
Children must not do their homework first. They should study first so they can play.
당신은 늦게 자서는 안 된다. 건강을 해칠 수 있습니다.
Dangsin-eun neutge jaseoneun an doenda. Geongangeul haechil su issseubnida.
You should not stay up late. It can harm your health.
우리는 문제를 무시해서는 안 된다. 대신, 우리는 그것을 해결해야 한다.
Ulineun munjeleul musihaeseoneun an doenda. Daesin, ulineun geugeoseul haegyeolhaeya handa.
We must not ignore the problem. Instead, we have to solve it.
Long explanation:
'~해서는 안 되다' is a common end phrase used in Korean grammar that translates to 'must not' or 'shouldn't'. It signifies things that are prohibited or to be refrained from, and is often used to express restrictions, warnings, or advice. It can be attached to both action verbs and descriptive verbs.