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Sollen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Sollen" is used as verb with the meaning of "should", "must" or "have to".
Essential properties of "sollen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: sollen
- Simple past: sollte
- Participle: gesollt
irregular
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "sollen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Expresses a direct obligation or duty"
- Definition: "Indicates an obligation or duty that someone has to fulfill."
- Translation(s): should, must, have to
- Synonym(s): müssen
- Related word(s): Pflicht, Verpflichtung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Du sollst dein Zimmer aufräumen.
- Er soll morgen früh aufstehen.
- Wir sollen die Hausaufgaben machen.
2.) "Conveys a recommendation or advice"
- Definition: "Used to express a recommendation or advice."
- Translation(s): should, ought to
- Synonym(s): empfehlen
- Related word(s): Ratschlag, Empfehlung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Du solltest mehr Wasser trinken.
- Er soll zum Arzt gehen.
- Wir sollen dieses Buch lesen.
3.) "Expresses an expectation or assumption"
- Definition: "Indicates an expectation or assumption about something that should happen."
- Translation(s): is supposed to, is expected to, should
- Synonym(s): erwarten, annehmen
- Related word(s): Erwartung, Annahme
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Wetter soll morgen besser werden.
- Er soll sehr gut in Mathe sein.
- Der Zug soll um 10 Uhr ankommen.
4.) "Expresses a moral or ethical duty"
- Definition: "Indicates a moral or ethical obligation."
- Translation(s): should, ought to
- Synonym(s): müssen, Verpflichtet sein
- Related word(s): Moral, Ethik
📝 Some usage examples:
- Man soll anderen Menschen helfen.
- Du sollst ehrlich sein.
- Wir sollen die Umwelt schützen.
5.) "Conveys an indirect prohibition"
- Definition: "Indicates an indirect prohibition."
- Translation(s): should not, are not to
- Synonym(s): nicht dürfen
- Related word(s): Verbot, Einschränkung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Du sollst nicht lügen.
- Er soll nicht so viel Zucker essen.
- Wir sollen hier nicht parken.
6.) "Expresses a report or rumor"
- Definition: "Used in the form of a report or rumor."
- Translation(s): is said to, is supposed to, reportedly
- Synonym(s): angeblich, laut
- Related word(s): Gerücht, Bericht
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er soll reich sein.
- Sie soll eine gute Sängerin sein.
- Es soll morgen regnen.