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следует

Translation of следует

should

Meaning of следует

Russian

Выражает совет: так лучше сделать.

English

used to give advice

should

Transcription and pronunciation of следует

сле́дует

stress on the 1st syllable

Transcription
[ˈslʲedʊjɪt]
In Latin letters
sleduet

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  1. You should rest.

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    Тебе следует отдохнуть.

  2. She should call her mother today.

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    Ей следует позвонить маме сегодня.

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What's the difference between следует, стоит, лучше, надо, and рекомендуется

стоит
🇷🇺Russian

Gentle advice: it's worth doing.

🇷🇺Russian

Everyday advice: it would be better.

A2very common
Н
🇷🇺Russian
надо

Stronger: you need to.

Advanced: broader words

Р
🇷🇺Russian
рекомендуется

Official advice in instructions and notices.

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Questions about this word

What does следует mean?

used to give advice

How do you pronounce следует?

следует is pronounced [ˈslʲedʊjɪt], in Latin letters “sleduet”.

How is следует used in a sentence?

You should rest. Translation: Тебе следует отдохнуть.

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