No. 8,638 in Korean
가야하나
"Do I have to go?"
In a sentence
내일 학교에 가야하나 고민 중이에요.
I am wondering if I should go to school tomorrow.
The phrase '가야하나' is used here to express contemplation or uncertainty about the necessity of going (가야) to the school.
산을 오르려면 더 많은 준비가 필요하다고? 가야하나?
They say more preparation is needed to climb the mountain? Should I still go?
In this context, '가야하나' is used as a rhetorical question to oneself about whether or not to proceed with going (가야).
그 행사에 정말로 가야하나 싶어.
I’m wondering if I really need to attend that event.
Here, '가야하나' reflects an internal contemplation, questioning the necessity or desirability of attending (가야) the event.
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