This is the 13715th most frequent Korean word.
마땅하다
Suitable; appropriate; rightful.
The word '마땅한' here is used as an adjective meaning 'appropriate' or 'suitable', describing a solution that fits the context of the situation effectively.
이 상황에 마땅한 해결책을 찾아야 합니다.
We must find an appropriate solution for this situation.
In this sentence, '마땅히' functions as an adverb meaning 'properly' or 'rightfully', indicating the manner in which the tasks are performed.
그 사람은 맡은 일을 마땅히 잘 수행합니다.
That person properly performs their assigned tasks.
Here, '마땅치 않다' is used in the negative form, expressing that something is not suitable or appropriate, highlighting disapproval.