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Don't have to (~don't need to do)

6 phrases with native audio and pronunciation. Tap play to listen — everything on this page is free to read.

How it works

• Verb stem + 아도/어도 되다 (negated: ...아도/어도 되지 않다 or ...아도/어도 돼도 돼)

Example sentences

1. 너는 지금 올 필요가 없어. 내일 와도 돼.

   You don't need to come now. It's okay to come tomorrow.

2. 대답해도 되지 않아요. 생각할 시간이 있어요.

   You don't have to answer. There's time to think.

3. 이 책을 읽어도 되지 않습니다. 선택사항입니다.

   You don't need to read this book. It's optional.

4. 회의에 꼭 참석하지 않아도 돼. 다른 사람도 갈 수 있어.

   You don't have to attend the meeting. Someone else can go.

5. 지금 결정하지 않아도 괜찮아. 내일 말해도 돼.

   It's okay not to decide now. You can tell me tomorrow.

6. 이렇게 복잡하게 설명하지 않아도 돼. 간단히 해도 괜찮아.

   You don't need to explain it so complicatedly. It's fine to keep it simple.