должен
should
следует, советует или рекомендует что-то сделать
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должен with English translation
должен usage examples
You should rest if you're tired.
Ты должен отдохнуть, если ты устал.
She should call her mother today.
Она должна позвонить маме сегодня.
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должен synonyms
What's the difference between должен / следует / стоит / рекомендуется / желательно / полезно
Expresses obligation or strong necessity; close to should in some contexts, but often stronger.
You should arrive on time.
Ты должен прийти вовремя.
A more formal, bookish way to give advice, recommendation, or a conclusion.
You should rest.
Тебе следует отдохнуть.
Used for gentle advice: something is worth doing because it is useful or sensible.
You should try it.
Тебе стоит попробовать.
An official recommendation; common in instructions, rules, and notices.
You should drink more water.
Рекомендуется пить больше воды.
A mild recommendation: it would be good to do so, but it is not strictly necessary.
You should arrive early.
Желательно прийти заранее.
Emphasizes the benefit of an action; advice focuses on a positive result.
You should move more.
Полезно больше двигаться.
Means one option is better than another; often used when choosing or recommending.
In this situation, it is better and preferable to wait.
В этой ситуации лучше и предпочтительнее подождать.
A bookish word meaning an action is sensible, appropriate, and makes sense.
It would be advisable to start now.
Целесообразно начать сейчас.
Very common conversational word for necessity; usually means something needs to be done.
You should get some sleep.
Тебе надо поспать.
Conveys a strict duty, obligation, or requirement; stronger than a simple suggestion.
He should follow the rules.
Он обязан соблюдать правила.
A very common conversational way to give advice: this would be better, safer, or more convenient.
You should stay at home.
Тебе лучше остаться дома.
A very strong necessity; closer to must or need to and stronger than ordinary advice.
You should check the documents.
Необходимо проверить документы.
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В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce должен and what this word means
должен translation: should. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce должен
[ˈdoɫʐɨn]
должен translation
should
должен examples
You should rest if you're tired.
должен transcription
[ˈdoɫʐɨn]
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Questions about this word
должен meaning: what does it mean?
следует, советует или рекомендует что-то сделать
должен pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
должен is pronounced as [ˈdoɫʐɨn]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
должен 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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