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должно́ быть

expression
  • 1.

    most likely, might be, must be, I suppose

    Она́, должно́ быть, уже́ ушла́.

    She must have left already.

    Parenthetical; set off by commas in writing and does not agree with the subject.

  • 2.

    must be, has to be

    Э́то право должно́ быть защищено́.

    This right must be protected.

    Literal use of должно (neuter of должен) with быть; expresses obligation or necessity.

Examples

Expression parts

  • бытьto be; to exist (there is, there are)

Word familyдолжа́тьPRO

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  • Iron edited translation 2 days ago.
  • Sandy edited translation 1 year ago.
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  • Sandy created this word 1 year ago.