This is the 489th most frequent Danish word.
skal
"Skal" in Danish means "shall," "will," "must," or "is going to," depending on the context.
The word 'skal' is used here as a modal verb implying future intent or plan to perform the activity of eating dinner.
Jeg skal spise aftensmad klokken seks.
I will eat dinner at six o'clock.
The word 'skal' in this sentence expresses obligation, meaning she is required or expected to pick up the children.
Hun skal hente børnene fra skole.
She has to pick up the children from school.
Here, 'skal' is used to signify a potential event or forecasted condition, marking the expectation of rain.