Meaning
This question asks which action would be an appropriate way to solve a problem.
Formation
- Question word + ば form + いいですか: どうすればいいですか
- The たら variant sounds softer
When to use it
- Core use
- Asks for advice with the ば conditional
Example
どうすればいいですか
What should I do?
Important notes
- Pay attention to the word form before the construction and to the particles around it.
Common mistakes
- Do not translate the pattern word for word; first identify its function in the whole situation.