Shouldn't Meaning in English
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
You shouldn't eat too much sugar.
basic
We shouldn't be late for the meeting.
basic
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