shall
gb/ʃˈæl/ us/ʃˈæl/
B1
Inggris
~ 200
Makna
0 makna
Kata kerja
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.
Pola penggunaan:
shall + [subject] + [base verb]
Kesalahan umum:
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'.
Sinonim
will ('Will' is more common in modern English for most future statements, especially in everyday conversation.)
Antonim
will not (Expresses refusal or lack of intention for something to happen in the future.)
Kolokasi
shall be done
|shall not
|shall we
|shall have
|shall go
Tema
law
|formal speech
|plans
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- We shall meet again tomorrow.
- I shall inform you of any changes.
- We shall begin the meeting at noon.
- I shall return before nightfall.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- I shall call you tomorrow.
- We shall start the game soon.
- I shall tell you later.
- We shall go to the park.
Kata kerja
formal
B2
relation
2
express strong determination
Used to show that you are very sure you will do something.
Pola penggunaan:
shall + [subject] + [base verb]
Kesalahan umum:
Some learners confuse this use with simple future; here the tone is stronger and more determined.
Sinonim
will certainly (Adds certainty and emphasis similar to 'shall' in determined contexts.)
Antonim
might (Suggests possibility rather than firm determination.)
Kolokasi
I shall never forget
|We shall overcome
|I shall make sure
Tema
promises
|commitments
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- I shall never give up.
- We shall fight for our rights.
- I shall make sure this is done.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- I shall help you.
- We shall win the game.
- I shall fix it soon.
Kata kerja
formal
C1
relation
3
express legal requirement
Used in formal rules or laws to mean that something must happen.
Pola penggunaan:
shall + [base verb]
Kesalahan umum:
Learners may replace 'shall' with 'will' in legal contexts, which can change the legal force of the statement.
Sinonim
must ('Must' is more common in everyday language; 'shall' is frequent in legal drafting.)
Antonim
may (Indicates permission instead of obligation.)
Kolokasi
The tenant shall pay rent monthly
|The company shall provide safety equipment
Tema
law
|rules
|business
|communication
Contoh
- The contractor shall complete the work by June 1.
- Each party shall keep the information confidential.
- No person shall drive without a valid license.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- You shall wear a helmet at all times.
- The school shall provide lunch.
- The driver shall stop at the light.
Kata kerja
B1
relation
4
make polite offer or suggestion
Used in questions with 'I' or 'we' to ask politely about doing something.
Pola penggunaan:
Shall + [subject] + [base verb]?
Kesalahan umum:
Learners sometimes use 'will we' instead of 'shall we' for offers, which sounds unnatural in formal English.
Sinonim
should we ('Should we' is slightly less formal and more common in everyday speech.)
Antonim
shouldn't we (Suggests questioning whether it is a good idea not to do something.)
Kolokasi
Shall we dance?
|Shall I open the window?
|Shall we begin?
Tema
conversation
|offers
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- Shall we go for a walk?
- Shall I carry your bag?
- Shall we start now?
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- Shall we eat now?
- Shall I help you?
- Shall we play a game?
Tata bahasa
Bentuk kamus
shall
IPA
GB/ʃˈæl/
US/ʃˈæl/
Suku kata & tekanan
shall (1 suku kata)
Stress on 1st syllable (shall)
Bentuk kata
Verb
- Base: shall
- Past: should
Kata terkait
Forms
should
verb A2
Poin penting
- Irregular past: should Verb
Ungkapan
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.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- It's getting late. Shall we?
- We've finished dinner. Shall we?