-아/어야지요

Must do

Explanation

This expression is used when the speaker is making a promise to oneself, making a decision to do something, or simply expressing such an intention. It is also used when thinking or speaking to oneself, but in such cases the informal form -아/어야지 is used. This expression is also used in the shortened form '-아/어야죠'.

This expression is also used to indicate that the hearer or some other person should perform some action or behavior. Moreover, when the past tense form -았/었어야지 is used, the expression conveys a sense of scolding or rebuking the other person for not doing something that should have already been done.

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Express speaker’s strong intention for oneself or a strong suggestion to someone else.

Examples
영화가 너무 재미있다고 했어. 나도 <span class='focus'>봐야지</span>.
I heard the movie is very interesting. I must go see it.
패스트푸드만 먹지 말고 채소도 <span class='focus'>먹어야지</span>.
Don't just eat fast food, you've got to eat some vegtables too.
대통령이 연설를 하시니까 꼭 <span class='focus'>가야지요</span>.
The president is giving a speech so we've got to go see it.

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