No. 2,928 in Korean
지켜야
"지켜야" means "must protect" or "must adhere to."
In a sentence
우리는 약속을 반드시 지켜야 합니다.
We must keep our promise.
In this sentence, "지켜야" refers to the obligation to uphold a promise, highlighting the need for integrity.
교통 규칙을 잘 지켜야 안전하게 운전할 수 있어요.
We must follow traffic rules to drive safely.
Here, "지켜야" is used to express the importance of adhering to rules, emphasizing safety and compliance in driving.
시간을 잘 지켜야 다른 사람들에게 예의를 보여줄 수 있어요.
By being punctual, you show courtesy to others.
In this context, "지켜야" indicates the necessity to maintain punctuality, underlining its role in social courtesy.
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