V/A + -(으)ㄹ 수밖에 없다 (Have no choice but to, cannot help but)

Conjugation & Pattern

• V/A with batchim + -을 수밖에 없다
• V/A without batchim or ending in ㄹ + -ㄹ 수밖에 없다
• Past: V/A + -(으)ㄹ 수밖에 없었다

Detailed Usage

Expresses that there is no alternative other than the stated action, or that a certain state/outcome is completely unavoidable given the circumstances.

Example Sentences

1. 1

   돈을 모으려면 아껴 쓸 수밖에 없어요.

   Doneul moeuryeomyeon akkyeo sseul subakke eopseoyo.

   If you want to save money, you have no choice but to spend frugally.

2. 2

   그 식당은 음식이 맛있고 서비스도 친절해서 손님이 많을 수밖에 없다.

   Geu sikdangeun eumsigi masitgo seobiseudo chinjeolhaeseo sonnimi maneul subakke eopda.

   Since that restaurant has delicious food and kind service, it is bound to have many customers.

3. 3

   시간이 없어서 택시를 탈 수밖에 없었어요.

   Sigani eopseoseo taeksireul tal subakke eopseosseoyo.

   Because I had no time, I had no choice but to take a taxi.