shall
gb/ʃˈæl/ us/ʃˈæl/
B1
Englisch
~ 200
Bedeutungen
0 Bedeutungen
Verb
formal
B2
relation
1
express future action or intent
Used with 'I' or 'we' to say that something will happen in the future, often in formal situations.
Verwendungsmuster:
shall + [subject] + [base verb]
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'.
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.)
Wortverbindungen
shall be done
|shall not
|shall we
|shall have
|shall go
Themen
law
|formal speech
|plans
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Beispiele
- We shall meet again tomorrow.
- I shall inform you of any changes.
- We shall begin the meeting at noon.
- I shall return before nightfall.
Beispiele für Lernende
- I shall call you tomorrow.
- We shall start the game soon.
- I shall tell you later.
- We shall go to the park.
Verb
formal
B2
relation
2
express strong determination
Used to show that you are very sure you will do something.
Verwendungsmuster:
shall + [subject] + [base verb]
Häufiger Fehler:
Some learners confuse this use with simple future; here the tone is stronger and more determined.
Synonyme
will certainly (Adds certainty and emphasis similar to 'shall' in determined contexts.)
Antonyme
might (Suggests possibility rather than firm determination.)
Wortverbindungen
I shall never forget
|We shall overcome
|I shall make sure
Themen
promises
|commitments
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Beispiele
- I shall never give up.
- We shall fight for our rights.
- I shall make sure this is done.
Beispiele für Lernende
- I shall help you.
- We shall win the game.
- I shall fix it soon.
Verb
formal
C1
relation
3
express legal requirement
Used in formal rules or laws to mean that something must happen.
Verwendungsmuster:
shall + [base verb]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may replace 'shall' with 'will' in legal contexts, which can change the legal force of the statement.
Synonyme
must ('Must' is more common in everyday language; 'shall' is frequent in legal drafting.)
Antonyme
may (Indicates permission instead of obligation.)
Wortverbindungen
The tenant shall pay rent monthly
|The company shall provide safety equipment
Themen
law
|rules
|business
|communication
Beispiele
- The contractor shall complete the work by June 1.
- Each party shall keep the information confidential.
- No person shall drive without a valid license.
Beispiele für Lernende
- You shall wear a helmet at all times.
- The school shall provide lunch.
- The driver shall stop at the light.
Verb
B1
relation
4
make polite offer or suggestion
Used in questions with 'I' or 'we' to ask politely about doing something.
Verwendungsmuster:
Shall + [subject] + [base verb]?
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes use 'will we' instead of 'shall we' for offers, which sounds unnatural in formal English.
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.)
Wortverbindungen
Shall we dance?
|Shall I open the window?
|Shall we begin?
Themen
conversation
|offers
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Beispiele
- Shall we go for a walk?
- Shall I carry your bag?
- Shall we start now?
Beispiele für Lernende
- Shall we eat now?
- Shall I help you?
- Shall we play a game?
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?