Translation of Slovak word "musieť" to English
musieť
/musiɛtʲ/
How to use
Imperfective modal verb conjugated as 'musím, musíš, musí, musíme, musíte, musia; past musel' (has no passive voice). Directly governs a dependent infinitive (e.g. 'musím odísť' - I must leave, 'musíme pracovať' - we have to work) to denote objective necessity, strict obligation, or logical inevitability.
🇬🇧 English
should
Example sentence
Mal by si to skúsiť.
You should try.
Musím ísť.
I should go.
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Common phrases
- musím povedať— I must say / I have to admit
- musieť uznať— to have to admit / concede
- nič nemusíš— you don't have to do anything
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What does the Slovak word "musieť" mean?▼
The Slovak word "musieť" means "should" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Mal by si to skúsiť." (which translates as "You should try.").
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