shall

sollen

Used before a verb to indicate the simple future tense in the first person singular or plural

• What shall I give him?

  Was soll ich ihm schenken?

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• What shall I give her?

  Was soll ich ihr schenken?

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sollen

Used similarly to indicate determination or obligation in the second and third persons singular or plural

sollen

Used in questions with the first person singular or plural to suggest a possible future action

sollen

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