This is the 308th most frequent Ukrainian word.
повинен
"Повинен" means "must" or "have to" in English.
Here, 'повинен' conveys a conditional obligation that comes as a requirement for achieving a goal.
Щоб стати лікарем, ти повинен багато вчитися.
To become a doctor, you must study hard.
In this case, 'повинен' suggests a strong assumption or expectation about an event or action.
Він повинен прийти сьогодні ввечері.
He should come this evening.
In this sentence, 'повинен' is used to express an obligation that the subject ('I') feels they need to fulfill.