should in German
should in German is sollen, müsste, dürfen — should means used to give advice, an opinion, or an instruction about what is right or expected.
should in German
sollen
Ought to; expressing expectation.
müsste
Ought to; expressing expectation.
dürfen
Ought to; expressing expectation.
sollte
Ought to; expressing expectation.
What does "should" mean?
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verb Used to give advice, an opinion, or an instruction about what is right or expected.
"You should see a doctor about that cough."
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verb Used to say something is expected or likely to be true.
"The package should arrive by Friday."
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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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "should" in German?
"should" in German is sollen, müsste, dürfen. 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 German, "should" is sollen, müsste, dürfen.
Are there other ways to say "should" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "should": sollen, müsste, dürfen, sollte.
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