должно́ быть
common #473
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
Письмо́ должно быть написано по-английски?
Does the letter need to be written in English?
Логи́ческий язы́к "Ложбан", должно быть, тру́дный, не так ли?
The Logical Language "Lojban" is probably difficult isn't it?
Expression parts
- бытьto be; to exist (there is, there are)
Word familyдолжа́тьPRO
- должа́тьto owe
- до́лжныйmust; due; to owe
- до́лжностьposition
- задолжа́тьto borrow
- продолжа́тьto continue; to keep on (doing); to extend
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