Should - translation, pronunciation and examples
should
used to give advice
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When to use should
Ты должен отдохнуть, если ты устал.
Она должна позвонить маме сегодня.
should usage examples
Ты должен отдохнуть, если ты устал.
You should rest if you're tired.
Она должна позвонить маме сегодня.
She should call her mother today.
Similar words
used to give advice or say what is right
similar to should, but a little more formal or moral in tone
strong necessity or obligation; stronger than should
shows obligation or necessity, often from outside rules or circumstances
shows necessity more than advice; focuses on something required
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should synonyms
What's the difference between should / ought to / must / have to / need to / had better
used to give advice or say what is right
You should see a doctor.
Тебе следует обратиться к врачу.
similar to should, but a little more formal or moral in tone
You ought to apologize.
Тебе следует извиниться.
You must wear a seatbelt.
Ты обязан пристегнуть ремень безопасности.
shows obligation or necessity, often from outside rules or circumstances
I have to work late tonight.
Мне приходится работать допоздна сегодня вечером.
shows necessity more than advice; focuses on something required
You need to rest.
Тебе нужно отдохнуть.
gives a strong warning or urgent advice; sounds more forceful than should
You had better leave now.
Тебе лучше уйти сейчас.
Shall we begin?
Начнём?
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How to pronounce should and what this word means
should translation: должен. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce should
/ʃʊd/
should translation
должен
should examples
You should rest if you're tired.
should transcription
/ʃʊd/, /ʃʊd/
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Questions about this word
should meaning: what does it mean?
used to give advice
should pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
should is pronounced as /ʃʊd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
should definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
You should rest if you're tired. Translation: Ты должен отдохнуть, если ты устал.
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