должно́ — meaning in English

English meaning

• must verb Used to say that something is required or necessary.
• shall verb Used before a verb, traditionally with "I" or "we", to express simple future tense.

Senses

должно́ is used for these senses in English:

• must To do as a requirement; indicates that the sentence subject is required as an imperative or directive to execute the sentence predicate, with failure to do so resulting in a failure or negative consequence.
• shall Used similarly to indicate determination or obligation in the second and third persons singular or plural.

must — full definition

1. verb Used to say that something is required or necessary.
2. verb Used to say that something is very likely or almost certainly true.
3. noun Something that is essential or highly recommended.

shall — full definition

1. verb Used before a verb, traditionally with "I" or "we", to express simple future tense.
2. verb Used to express strong intention, obligation, or a promise.
3. verb Used in questions offering to do something or suggesting an action.

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