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Hitzefrei: 'müssen' vs 'sollen', 'sollen' vs 'sollte'

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I can use 'müssen' and 'sollen' to discuss necessities and obligations.

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Modal verbs express necessity, possibility, expectation or obligation and are used with a 2nd verb in the infinitive. 'Müssen' means ‘to have to, must’ and expresses necessity. 'Sollen' translates as ‘should’ and conveys strong obligation or command but also expresses probability. 'Sollte' expresses a softer style of obligation and may be translated as ‘ought to’.

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