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shall in German

shall in German is werden, sollen — shall means used before a verb, traditionally with "I" or "we", to express simple future tense.

shall in German

werden
verb
Used before a verb to indicate the simple future tense in the first person singular or plural.
sollen
verb

What does "shall" mean?

  1. verb Used before a verb, traditionally with "I" or "we", to express simple future tense.
    "I shall return by evening."
  2. verb Used to express strong intention, obligation, or a promise.
    "You shall not pass this point without a permit."
  3. verb Used in questions offering to do something or suggesting an action.
    "Shall we go for a walk?"

shall in a sentence

  • I shall return by evening.
  • You shall not pass this point without a permit.
  • Shall we go for a walk?

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "shall" in German?

"shall" in German is werden, sollen. shall means: Used before a verb, traditionally with "I" or "we", to express simple future tense.

How do you use "shall" in a sentence?

Example: "I shall return by evening." In German, "shall" is werden, sollen.

Are there other ways to say "shall" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "shall": werden, sollen.

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