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ought in German

ought in German is sollen — ought means used to express what is the right or sensible thing to do, or what is likely to be true.

ought in German

sollen
verb

What does "ought" mean?

  1. 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 German?

"ought" in German is sollen. 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 German, "ought" is sollen.

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