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Expressing obligation: må vs skal vs burde
Expressing obligation: må vs skal vs burde
Structure:
gradation of obligation: burde (should) < skal (obligated/planned) < må (must)
Understanding the nuance between these three modals is key to natural Norwegian communication.
Example:
Du burde trene mer. Du skal møte opp. Du må betale nå. **Translation:** You should exercise more. You are expected to show up. You must pay now.
Examples
Du burde trene mer.
You should exercise more.
Du skal møte opp.
You are expected to show up.
Du må betale nå.
You must pay now.