sollen
ought
should; used to say what is right
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sollen synonyms
What's the difference between sollen / sollte / müsste / hat zu / dürfen / können
The closest equivalent to “ought”: advice, moral expectation, or a mild obligation.
Stronger than “sollte”: expresses a necessity that feels logical or almost unavoidable.
Means a strict obligation or instruction: “has to,” often with a formal or official feel.
Not a true synonym in meaning: it expresses permission, not duty or advice.
Also not a synonym: it expresses ability or possibility, not obligation.
Expresses desire or intention, not duty or moral obligation.
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How to pronounce sollen and what this word means
sollen means ought. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce sollen
/ˈzoːlən/
sollen translation
ought
sollen examples
Du sollst mehr schlafen.
sollen transcription
/ˈzoːlən/
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sollen meaning: what does it mean?
sollte; drückt aus, was richtig oder geboten ist
sollen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
sollen is pronounced as /ˈzoːlən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
sollen definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Du sollst mehr schlafen. Translation: Тебе следует больше спать.
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