This is the 14988th most frequent Korean word.
받아야했다고
"Had to receive."
The word '받아야했다고' here implies a past necessity or obligation to receive something, specifically help.
그는 도움을 받아야했다고 말했어요.
He said that he should have received help.
In this sentence, '받아야했다고' expresses an opinion about a missed past obligation or opportunity to obtain support.
이 프로젝트에 지원을 받아야했다고 생각합니다.
I think they should have received support for this project.
The word '받아야했다고' conveys regret about not fulfilling the past necessity to accept advice.