shall
gb/ʃˈæl/ us/ʃˈæl/
B1
Inglés
~ 200
fog, köteles, kell, -jak/-jek?, -junk/-jünk?
VERBO
B2
FORMAL
1
fog
A2
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Error frecuente:
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'.
Significado
express future action or intent
Colocaciones
shall be done
|shall not
|shall we
|shall have
|shall go
Sinónimos
will ('Will' is more common in modern English for most future statements, especially in everyday conversation.)
Antónimos
will not (Expresses refusal or lack of intention for something to happen in the future.)
Temas
law
|formal speech
|plans
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definición
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.
VERBO
B2
FORMAL
2
fog
A2
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I shall help you.
Segíteni fogok neked.
We shall win the game.
Meg fogjuk nyerni a meccset.
I shall fix it soon.
Error frecuente:
Some learners confuse this use with simple future; here the tone is stronger and more determined.
Significado
express strong determination
Colocaciones
I shall never forget
|We shall overcome
|I shall make sure
Sinónimos
will certainly (Adds certainty and emphasis similar to 'shall' in determined contexts.)
Antónimos
might (Suggests possibility rather than firm determination.)
Temas
promises
|commitments
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definición
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.
VERBO
C1
FORMAL
3
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Error frecuente:
Learners may replace 'shall' with 'will' in legal contexts, which can change the legal force of the statement.
Significado
express legal requirement
Colocaciones
The tenant shall pay rent monthly
|The company shall provide safety equipment
Sinónimos
must ('Must' is more common in everyday language; 'shall' is frequent in legal drafting.)
Antónimos
may (Indicates permission instead of obligation.)
Temas
law
|rules
|business
|communication
Definición
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.
VERBO
B1
4
Patrón de uso:
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?
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Shall we eat now?
Együnk most?
Shall I help you?
Segítsek?
Shall we play a game?
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use 'will we' instead of 'shall we' for offers, which sounds unnatural in formal English.
Significado
make polite offer or suggestion
Colocaciones
Shall we dance?
|Shall I open the window?
|Shall we begin?
Sinónimos
should we ('Should we' is slightly less formal and more common in everyday speech.)
Antónimos
shouldn't we (Suggests questioning whether it is a good idea not to do something.)
Temas
conversation
|offers
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definición
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.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
shall
AFI
GB/ʃˈæl/
US/ʃˈæl/
Sílabas y acento
shall (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (shall)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: shall
- Past: should
Familia de palabras
Forms
should
verb A2
Aspectos destacados
- Irregular past: should Verb
Expresiones
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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- It's getting late. Shall we?
- We've finished dinner. Shall we?