следовало бы
Translation of следовало бы
ought
Russian word in Latin letters: sledovalo by
Meaning of следовало бы
Выражает правильный совет или моральный долг: так было бы правильно.
should; used to say what is right
Pronunciation
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You ought to call your sister.
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Тебе следовало бы позвонить сестре.
You ought to rest.
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Тебе следовало бы отдохнуть.
следовало бы synonyms
What's the difference between следовало бы, стоило бы, должен, and надо
The same; more informal: it would be a good idea.
Stronger: a duty, not soft advice.
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Informal: it is needed, no moral sense.
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следовало бы meaning: what does it mean?
should; used to say what is right
следовало бы pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
следовало бы is pronounced as [ˈslʲedəvəɫə bɨ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
следовало бы definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
You ought to call your sister. Translation: Тебе следовало бы позвонить сестре.
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