Ought - translation, pronunciation and examples
ought
should; used to say what is right
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When to use ought
Ты должен позвонить сестре сегодня вечером.
Ты должен отдохнуть перед поездкой.
ought usage examples
Ты должен позвонить сестре сегодня вечером.
You ought to call your sister tonight.
Ты должен отдохнуть перед поездкой.
You ought to rest before the trip.
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How to pronounce ought and what this word means
ought translation: должен. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce ought
/ɔːt/
ought translation
должен
ought examples
You ought to call your sister tonight.
ought transcription
/ɔːt/, /ɔːt/
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ought meaning: what does it mean?
should; used to say what is right
ought pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
ought is pronounced as /ɔːt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
ought definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
You ought to call your sister tonight. Translation: Ты должен позвонить сестре сегодня вечером.
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