Shall: meaning, definitions and examples

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shall

[ ʃæl ]

^{Context #1}

formal

Expressing a strong assertion or intention.

Synonyms

will

Examples of usage

I shall return the book to the library tomorrow.
I shall not tolerate such behavior in my classroom.

^{Context #2}

informal

Expressing a suggestion or an offer.

Synonyms

can, should

Examples of usage

Shall we go to the movies tonight?
Shall I help you with your homework?

Translations

Translations of the word "shall" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deverá

deverá
deve

🇮🇳 चाहिए

होगा
करना चाहिए

🇩🇪 soll

sollen
sollte

🇮🇩 akan

harus
hendaknya

🇺🇦 повинен

має
слід

🇵🇱 powinien

będzie
należy

🇯🇵 べき

べし
すべき

🇫🇷 devrait

devra
doit

🇪🇸 deberá

deberá
debe

🇹🇷 olmalı

yapmalı
gerekmeli

🇰🇷 해야 한다

할 것이다
해야 한다

🇸🇦 يجب

سوف
ينبغي

🇨🇿 by měl

bude
má

🇸🇰 by mal

bude
má

🇨🇳 应该

将
必须

🇸🇮 mora

🇮🇸 skal

mun
ætti

🇰🇿 керек

болады
тиіс

🇬🇪 უნდა

იქნება
უნდა

🇦🇿 olmalı

olacaq
gərək

🇲🇽 deberá

deberá
debe

Word origin

The word 'shall' originated from Old English 'sceal,' which meant 'to owe, be obliged.' Over time, its meaning evolved to indicate intention or obligation. 'Shall' has been used in English language for centuries and is commonly found in formal and legal contexts.