Shouldst Meaning in English
word · lemma: should
ˈʃʊd
SHUHD
ʃˈʊdst
SHUHD-st
Definition
An old-fashioned or archaic form of 'should,' used mainly in poetry, religious texts, or historical English to address 'you' (second person singular).
Usage & Nuances
Highly archaic; do not use in modern conversation or writing except for stylistic effect in poetry or historical reenactments. "Shouldst" only addresses 'thou' (old singular 'you'). In modern English, always use 'should'.
Spanish: deberías (antiguo)Portuguese (BR): deverias (arcaico)Portuguese (PT): deverias (arcaico)Chinese (Simplified): 应当 (古語)Chinese (Traditional): 應當 (古語)Hindi: चाहिए (पुराना)Arabic: يَجِبُ أنْ (قديم)Bengali: চাহিয়াছিলি (পুরাতন বাংলায়) - উচিত ছিল (অত্যন্ত আর্চাইকভাবে)Russian: должен бы (архаич.)Japanese: すべきであろう（古語）Vietnamese: nên (dạng cổ, trang trọng)Korean: 해야 하느니라 (고어)Turkish: etmelisin (eski/klasik dilde)Urdu: چاہیے تھا (قدیم انداز میں)Indonesian: hendaknya (bentuk kuno/lama)
Example Sentences
Thou shouldst be careful when crossing the road.
basic
If thou shouldst need help, call upon me.
basic
Thou shouldst not lie to thy friends.
basic
Why shouldst thou care what others think?
natural
Thou shouldst have listened to my advice.
natural
Shouldst thou find the answer, let me know at once.
natural