sollen
should, to be supposed to
Definition
verbMeanings
- 1.should
- 2.to be supposed to
Grammar
Grammar that uses this word
- Modal verb 'sollen' (should/ought to)Modalverb 'sollen'
- Subordinate clause with 'dass' (that)Nebensatz mit 'dass'
- Passive with a modal verbPassiv mit Modalverb
- Past subjunctive IIKonjunktiv II der Vergangenheit
- Complex extended participial attributeKomplexes erweitertes Partizipialattribut
- Past subjunctive II with a modal verbKonjunktiv II der Vergangenheit mit Modalverb
Examples
Du sollst , sagt der .
You should drink more water, the doctor says.
Ich soll .
I am supposed to come earlier today.
Wir sollen den .
We are supposed to take the trash outside.
Was soll ich ?
What should I bring for dinner?
Die Kinder sollen .
The children are supposed to go to bed early.
Du sollst nicht so sein.
You shouldn't be so loud.
Sie soll mich .
She is supposed to call me tomorrow.
Soll ich dir bei der ?
Should I help you with the task?
Er sollte , war aber .
He was supposed to come yesterday, but he was sick.
Wir sollen leiser .
We are supposed to speak more quietly.