shall
gb/ʃˈæl/ us/ʃˈæl/
B1
Engelsk
~ 200
Betydninger
0 betydninger
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.
Bruksmønster:
shall + [subject] + [base verb]
Vanlig feil:
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'.
Synonymer
will ('Will' is more common in modern English for most future statements, especially in everyday conversation.)
Antonymer
will not (Expresses refusal or lack of intention for something to happen in the future.)
Ordkombinasjoner
shall be done
|shall not
|shall we
|shall have
|shall go
Temaer
law
|formal speech
|plans
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- We shall meet again tomorrow.
- I shall inform you of any changes.
- We shall begin the meeting at noon.
- I shall return before nightfall.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- 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.
Bruksmønster:
shall + [subject] + [base verb]
Vanlig feil:
Some learners confuse this use with simple future; here the tone is stronger and more determined.
Synonymer
will certainly (Adds certainty and emphasis similar to 'shall' in determined contexts.)
Antonymer
might (Suggests possibility rather than firm determination.)
Ordkombinasjoner
I shall never forget
|We shall overcome
|I shall make sure
Temaer
promises
|commitments
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- I shall never give up.
- We shall fight for our rights.
- I shall make sure this is done.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- 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.
Bruksmønster:
shall + [base verb]
Vanlig feil:
Learners may replace 'shall' with 'will' in legal contexts, which can change the legal force of the statement.
Synonymer
must ('Must' is more common in everyday language; 'shall' is frequent in legal drafting.)
Antonymer
may (Indicates permission instead of obligation.)
Ordkombinasjoner
The tenant shall pay rent monthly
|The company shall provide safety equipment
Temaer
law
|rules
|business
|communication
Eksempler
- The contractor shall complete the work by June 1.
- Each party shall keep the information confidential.
- No person shall drive without a valid license.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- 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.
Bruksmønster:
Shall + [subject] + [base verb]?
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes use 'will we' instead of 'shall we' for offers, which sounds unnatural in formal English.
Synonymer
should we ('Should we' is slightly less formal and more common in everyday speech.)
Antonymer
shouldn't we (Suggests questioning whether it is a good idea not to do something.)
Ordkombinasjoner
Shall we dance?
|Shall I open the window?
|Shall we begin?
Temaer
conversation
|offers
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- Shall we go for a walk?
- Shall I carry your bag?
- Shall we start now?
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- Shall we eat now?
- Shall I help you?
- Shall we play a game?
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
shall
IPA
GB/ʃˈæl/
US/ʃˈæl/
Stavelser og trykk
shall (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (shall)
Bøyingsformer
Verb
- Base: shall
- Past: should
Ordfamilie
Forms
should
verb A2
Viktige punkter
- Irregular past: should Verb
Uttrykk
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.
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler
- It's getting late. Shall we?
- We've finished dinner. Shall we?