sollen — meaning in English

English meaning

• may verb Used to say that something is possible or might happen.
• ought verb Used to express what is the right or sensible thing to do, or what is likely to be true.
• shall verb Used before a verb, traditionally with "I" or "we", to express simple future tense.
• should verb Used to give advice, an opinion, or an instruction about what is right or expected.

Senses

sollen is used for these senses in English:

• may (subjunctive present, defective, chiefly, poetic) Expressing a wish (with present subjunctive effect). [from 16th c.]
• should Ought to; expressing expectation.

may — full definition

1. verb Used to say that something is possible or might happen.
2. verb Used to politely ask for or give permission.
3. verb Used to express a wish or hope.
4. name The fifth month of the year, between April and June.

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