должен
should
следует, советует или рекомендует что-то сделать
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A more formal, bookish way to give advice, recommendation, or a conclusion.
Used for gentle advice: something is worth doing because it is useful or sensible.
An official recommendation; common in instructions, rules, and notices.
A mild recommendation: it would be good to do so, but it is not strictly necessary.
Emphasizes the benefit of an action; advice focuses on a positive result.
Means one option is better than another; often used when choosing or recommending.
A bookish word meaning an action is sensible, appropriate, and makes sense.
Very common conversational word for necessity; usually means something needs to be done.
Conveys a strict duty, obligation, or requirement; stronger than a simple suggestion.
A very common conversational way to give advice: this would be better, safer, or more convenient.
A very strong necessity; closer to must or need to and stronger than ordinary advice.
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How to pronounce должен and what this word means
должен means should. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce должен
[ˈdoɫʐɨn]
должен translation
should
должен examples
Du solltest mehr trinken.
должен transcription
[ˈdoɫʐɨn]
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?
Du solltest mehr trinken. Translation: Тебе следует пить больше.
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