Can someone explain the role of '하면' in this sentence?
내가 어떻게 하면 잘 이끌 수 있을까?

I was translating 'how can I lead well' on Papago - I understand translating programs aren't already reliable but I was wondering if 하면 actually plays a role here or is there a better way of say 'How can I---'

Many Thanks

Question

Can someone explain the role of '하면' in this sentence?
내가 어떻게 하면 잘 이끌 수 있을까?

I was translating 'how can I lead well' on Papago - I understand translating programs aren't already reliable but I was wondering if 하면 actually plays a role here or is there a better way of say 'How can I---'

Many Thanks

Answer

(으)면 is conditional clause,
So '하면' originally means similar to  'if I do this~'
And 어떻게 = (in) What way / 이렇게 = (in) this way / 저렇게 = (in) that way
So, '어떻게 하면' is "If I do (in) 'What way'
내가 어떻게 하면, 잘 이끌 수 있을까? => If I do What way(=How), can I lead well?

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