shall
gb/ʃˈæl/ us/ʃˈæl/
B1
Englisch
~ 200
fog, köteles, kell, -jak/-jek?, -junk/-jünk?
VERB
B2
FORMAL
1
fog
A2
Verwendungsmuster:
shall + [subject] + [base verb]
We shall meet again tomorrow.
Holnap ismét találkozni fogunk.
I shall inform you of any changes.
Minden változásról tájékoztatni fogom önt.
We shall begin the meeting at noon.
I shall return before nightfall.
Beispiele für Lernende
I shall call you tomorrow.
Holnap fel foglak hívni.
We shall start the game soon.
Hamarosan el fogjuk kezdeni a játékot.
I shall tell you later.
We shall go to the park.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners often use 'shall' for all subjects in casual speech, but in modern English it is rare except in formal contexts or with 'I/we'.
Bedeutung
express future action or intent
Wortverbindungen
shall be done
|shall not
|shall we
|shall have
|shall go
Synonyme
will ('Will' is more common in modern English for most future statements, especially in everyday conversation.)
Antonyme
will not (Expresses refusal or lack of intention for something to happen in the future.)
Themen
law
|formal speech
|plans
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used with 'I' or 'we' to say that something will happen in the future, often in formal situations.
Used with the subject 'I' or 'we' to indicate that something will happen in the future, especially in formal or legal contexts.
VERB
B2
FORMAL
2
fog
A2
Verwendungsmuster:
shall + [subject] + [base verb]
I shall never give up.
Soha nem fogom feladni.
We shall fight for our rights.
Küzdeni fogunk a jogainkért.
I shall make sure this is done.
Beispiele für Lernende
I shall help you.
Segíteni fogok neked.
We shall win the game.
Meg fogjuk nyerni a meccset.
I shall fix it soon.
Häufiger Fehler:
Some learners confuse this use with simple future; here the tone is stronger and more determined.
Bedeutung
express strong determination
Wortverbindungen
I shall never forget
|We shall overcome
|I shall make sure
Synonyme
will certainly (Adds certainty and emphasis similar to 'shall' in determined contexts.)
Antonyme
might (Suggests possibility rather than firm determination.)
Themen
promises
|commitments
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used to show that you are very sure you will do something.
Used with 'I' or 'we' to emphasize a firm decision or promise about the future.
VERB
C1
FORMAL
3
Verwendungsmuster:
shall + [base verb]
The contractor shall complete the work by June 1.
A vállalkozó köteles június 1-jéig befejezni a munkát.
Each party shall keep the information confidential.
Mindegyik fél köteles bizalmasan kezelni az információkat.
No person shall drive without a valid license.
Beispiele für Lernende
You shall wear a helmet at all times.
Mindig köteles vagy sisakot viselni.
The school shall provide lunch.
Az iskola köteles ebédet biztosítani.
The driver shall stop at the light.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may replace 'shall' with 'will' in legal contexts, which can change the legal force of the statement.
Bedeutung
express legal requirement
Wortverbindungen
The tenant shall pay rent monthly
|The company shall provide safety equipment
Synonyme
must ('Must' is more common in everyday language; 'shall' is frequent in legal drafting.)
Antonyme
may (Indicates permission instead of obligation.)
Themen
law
|rules
|business
|communication
Definition
Used in formal rules or laws to mean that something must happen.
Used in laws, contracts, and official rules to show that something is required or must happen.
VERB
B1
4
Verwendungsmuster:
Shall + [subject] + [base verb]?
Shall we go for a walk?
Menjünk el sétálni?
Shall I carry your bag?
Vigyem a táskádat?
Shall we start now?
Beispiele für Lernende
Shall we eat now?
Együnk most?
Shall I help you?
Segítsek?
Shall we play a game?
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes use 'will we' instead of 'shall we' for offers, which sounds unnatural in formal English.
Bedeutung
make polite offer or suggestion
Wortverbindungen
Shall we dance?
|Shall I open the window?
|Shall we begin?
Synonyme
should we ('Should we' is slightly less formal and more common in everyday speech.)
Antonyme
shouldn't we (Suggests questioning whether it is a good idea not to do something.)
Themen
conversation
|offers
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used in questions with 'I' or 'we' to ask politely about doing something.
Used with 'I' or 'we' in questions to politely offer or suggest doing something.
Grammatik
Grundform
shall
IPA
GB/ʃˈæl/
US/ʃˈæl/
Silben & Betonung
shall (1 Silbe)
Stress on 1st syllable (shall)
Wortformen
Verb
- Base: shall
- Past: should
Wortfamilie
Forms
should
verb A2
Grammatik-Highlights
- Irregular past: should Verb
Ausdrücke
Shall I...?
1/ʃˈæl ˈaɪ ‖/
fixed phrase
polite offer to help or act for someone else
A polite way to ask if someone wants you to do something.
Beispiele
- Shall I open the window?
- Shall I call a taxi for you?
Shall we?
1/ʃˈæl wˈi ‖/
fixed phrase
polite suggestion to act together
A polite way to ask if you and someone else should do something now.
Beispiele
- It's getting late. Shall we?
- We've finished dinner. Shall we?