shall
gb/ʃˈæl/ us/ʃˈæl/
B1
Inglese
~ 200
fog, köteles, kell, -jak/-jek?, -junk/-jünk?
VERBO
B2
FORMAL
1
fog
A2
Schema d'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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
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'.
Significato
express future action or intent
Collocazioni
shall be done
|shall not
|shall we
|shall have
|shall go
Sinonimi
will ('Will' is more common in modern English for most future statements, especially in everyday conversation.)
Contrari
will not (Expresses refusal or lack of intention for something to happen in the future.)
Temi
law
|formal speech
|plans
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
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
Schema d'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.
Esempi per chi studia
I shall help you.
Segíteni fogok neked.
We shall win the game.
Meg fogjuk nyerni a meccset.
I shall fix it soon.
Errore comune:
Some learners confuse this use with simple future; here the tone is stronger and more determined.
Significato
express strong determination
Collocazioni
I shall never forget
|We shall overcome
|I shall make sure
Sinonimi
will certainly (Adds certainty and emphasis similar to 'shall' in determined contexts.)
Contrari
might (Suggests possibility rather than firm determination.)
Temi
promises
|commitments
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
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
Schema d'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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
Learners may replace 'shall' with 'will' in legal contexts, which can change the legal force of the statement.
Significato
express legal requirement
Collocazioni
The tenant shall pay rent monthly
|The company shall provide safety equipment
Sinonimi
must ('Must' is more common in everyday language; 'shall' is frequent in legal drafting.)
Contrari
may (Indicates permission instead of obligation.)
Temi
law
|rules
|business
|communication
Definizione
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
Schema d'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?
Esempi per chi studia
Shall we eat now?
Együnk most?
Shall I help you?
Segítsek?
Shall we play a game?
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes use 'will we' instead of 'shall we' for offers, which sounds unnatural in formal English.
Significato
make polite offer or suggestion
Collocazioni
Shall we dance?
|Shall I open the window?
|Shall we begin?
Sinonimi
should we ('Should we' is slightly less formal and more common in everyday speech.)
Contrari
shouldn't we (Suggests questioning whether it is a good idea not to do something.)
Temi
conversation
|offers
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
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.
Grammatica
Forma base
shall
IPA
GB/ʃˈæl/
US/ʃˈæl/
Sillabe e accento
shall (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (shall)
Forme flesse
Verb
- Base: shall
- Past: should
Famiglia di parole
Forms
should
verb A2
Punti chiave
- Irregular past: should Verb
Espressioni
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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- It's getting late. Shall we?
- We've finished dinner. Shall we?