-어야지

Korean Alternative forms ko -여야지 used after ko 하다 verbs and adjectives ko -아야지 Etymology ko -어야 -지. Pronunciation Suffix -아야지 suffix The suffix often implies "one should / must / has to ...", and can be used for both self-talk (determination) or to gently criticize someone else ko 빨리 집 짓-고 놀-아야지. I must build a house quickly and play (=have fun). ko 상자-에 담아서 테이프-로 잘 붙이셔야죠. You have to put it in a box and tape it well. ko 손님, 거스름돈 받아 가셔야지요. Sir/madam customer, you need to take your change. ko ^약속했으면 지켜야지! If you made a promise, you should keep it! ko 많이 많이 먹어야지. You must eat a lot.