shouldn't
word · lemma: should not
/ˈʃʊdənt/
SHUUD-uhnt
/ˈʃʊdənt/
SHUUD-uhnt
Definition
A contraction meaning 'should not,' used to give advice, express prohibition, or say something is not a good idea.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and common in spoken and written English. Used mainly for advice, warnings, or expressing disapproval. Don't use for strong formal rules (use 'must not'). Typical patterns: 'You shouldn't...' (advice), 'We shouldn't...' (suggestions).
Spanish: no debería - no deberías (tú) - no deberíamos (nosotros)Portuguese (BR): não deveria - não deveríamos - não deveria (você)Portuguese (PT): não deveria - não devias - não devemosChinese (Simplified): 不应该Chinese (Traditional): 不應該Hindi: नहीं करना चाहिएArabic: لا ينبغيBengali: করা উচিত নয় - করবেন নাRussian: не должен - не следуетJapanese: 〜べきではないVietnamese: không nênKorean: 하지 말아야 한다 - 하면 안 된다Turkish: -memeli/-mamalı değil - yapmamalıUrdu: نہیں کرنا چاہیےIndonesian: sebaiknya tidak
Example Sentences
Kids shouldn't play with matches.
basic
You shouldn't worry so much. It'll be fine.
natural
I know I shouldn't have said that, but I was upset.
natural
You shouldn't take everything he says so seriously.
natural
You shouldn't eat too much sugar.
basic
We shouldn't be late for the meeting.
basic