ought in Dutch
ought in Dutch is moeten, behoren — ought means used to express what is the right or sensible thing to do, or what is likely to be true.
ought in Dutch
moeten
(auxiliary, formal, dated) Indicating duty or obligation.
behoren
(auxiliary, formal, dated) Indicating duty or obligation.
What does "ought" mean?
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verb Used to express what is the right or sensible thing to do, or what is likely to be true.
"You ought to see a doctor about that cough."
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ought in a sentence
- You ought to see a doctor about that cough.
- It ought to stop raining by the afternoon.
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What is "ought" in Dutch?
"ought" in Dutch is moeten, behoren. ought means: Used to express what is the right or sensible thing to do, or what is likely to be true.
How do you use "ought" in a sentence?
Example: "You ought to see a doctor about that cough." In Dutch, "ought" is moeten, behoren.
Are there other ways to say "ought" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "ought": moeten, behoren.
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