Sollte
Should
Language note: Used for making suggestions or advice.
Culture note: In Germany, giving and receiving advice is common and usually straightforward.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Sollte
[shohl-teh]
Should
Used to indicate obligation, duty, or correctness, typically when criticizing someone's actions.
Du solltest pünktlich sein, wenn du zur Arbeit kommst.
You should be on time when you come to work.
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