sollte

This is the 496th most frequent German word.

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sollte

"Should" or "ought to."


In this sentence, 'sollte' indicates a statement of advice reported from another source.

Er sagt, ich sollte mehr Wasser trinken.

He says I should drink more water.


Here, 'sollte' is used in a conditional sentence to express what would be advisable in a hypothetical situation.

Wenn ich du wäre, sollte ich das Angebot annehmen.

If I were you, I should accept the offer.


Here, 'sollte' is used as a subjunctive form to express advice or recommendation.

Ich sollte heute früher schlafen gehen.

I should go to bed earlier today.