한 가지를 선택해야 한다

han gaji-reul seon-takhae ya handa
you must choose one option

메뉴에서 한 가지를 선택해야 합니다.

You must choose one option from the menu.


general

To indicate that only one option should be selected from multiple choices.

이 중 한 가지를 선택해야 합니다.

You must choose one of these options.

시험에서 한 가지를 선택해야 합니다.

You must choose one answer on the test.

This phrase is commonly used in instructions or guidelines where only one selection is allowed.

Related Phrases

Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal

Use '선택해야 합니다' in formal contexts, such as instructions or official documents. For informal situations, you can say '선택해야 해' or '선택해야 돼'.

Gold Rule

Object Marker Usage

The object marker '을/를' is used before '선택해야 한다' to indicate the specific item being chosen. '한 가지' (one option) is the object in this phrase.

Word Origin

Composed of '한 가지' (one option) + '을/를' (object marker) + '선택해야 한다' (must choose).

Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in formal or instructional contexts, such as forms, surveys, or tests, where only one selection is permitted.

Word Breakdown

한 가지
one option
noun
+
을/를
object marker
particle
+
선택해야 한다
must choose
verb phrase
한영사전