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should in Dutch

should in Dutch is zou, zouden, mochten — should means used to give advice, an opinion, or an instruction about what is right or expected.

should in Dutch

zou
verb
zouden
verb
mochten
verb
moeten
verb
Ought to; expressing expectation.
zou moeten
verb
Ought to; expressing expectation.

What does "should" mean?

  1. verb Used to give advice, an opinion, or an instruction about what is right or expected.
    "You should see a doctor about that cough."
  2. verb Used to say something is expected or likely to be true.
    "The package should arrive by Friday."
  3. verb Used (especially with "I" or "we") as a more polite or tentative form of "would".
    "I should think that's the right answer."

should in a sentence

  • You should see a doctor about that cough.
  • We should leave now if we want to catch the train.
  • The package should arrive by Friday.
  • I should think that's the right answer.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "should" in Dutch?

"should" in Dutch is zou, zouden, mochten. should means: Used to give advice, an opinion, or an instruction about what is right or expected.

How do you use "should" in a sentence?

Example: "You should see a doctor about that cough." In Dutch, "should" is zou, zouden, mochten.

Are there other ways to say "should" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "should": zou, zouden, mochten, moeten, zou moeten.

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