This is the 8957th most frequent Korean word.
갚아야
"갚아야" means "must repay" or "must pay back."
Here, '갚아야' is used to express the necessity to repay a financial debt or obligation.
나는 친구에게 빚을 갚아야 한다.
I need to repay my debt to my friend.
In this example, '갚아야' conveys the requirement to honor or fulfill a personal commitment or promise made.
정직하게 살기 위해 약속을 갚아야 한다.
To live honestly, I need to fulfill my promises.
Here, '갚아야' metaphorically represents compensating or reflecting on the time passed, linking emotional memories to a figurative repayment.