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Grammar Lab · Must, have to & should

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Quick explain

  • must = het moet van mij/de regel; have to = het moet van buiten (regel, situatie).
  • mustn't = het mag absoluut niet; don't have to = het hoeft niet.
  • should = advies: I think you should talk to her.

must ≈ eigen/strikte regel | have to ≈ van buitenaf | mustn't ≠ don't have to

Vorm

Positief

You must stop. / You have to stop. / You should stop.

Ontkennend

You mustn't stop. / You don't have to stop. / You shouldn't stop.

Vraag

Do I have to stop? / Should I stop?

Examples

  • I must finish this tonight.
  • We have to wear a uniform.
  • You mustn't use your phone in the test.
  • You don't have to come if you're tired.
  • You should ask for help.

Dutch alert

  • You mustn't come if you don't want to.

    You don't have to come if you don't want to.

    Mustn't = verboden, don't have to = niet nodig.

  • I must to go now.

    I must go now.

    Na must geen to.