shall
gb/ʃˈæl/ us/ʃˈæl/
B1
Engels
~ 200
fog, köteles, kell, -jak/-jek?, -junk/-jünk?
WERKWOORD
B2
FORMAL
1
fog
A2
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
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'.
Betekenis
express future action or intent
Woordcombinaties
shall be done
|shall not
|shall we
|shall have
|shall go
Synoniemen
will ('Will' is more common in modern English for most future statements, especially in everyday conversation.)
Antoniemen
will not (Expresses refusal or lack of intention for something to happen in the future.)
Thema's
law
|formal speech
|plans
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
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.
WERKWOORD
B2
FORMAL
2
fog
A2
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
I shall help you.
Segíteni fogok neked.
We shall win the game.
Meg fogjuk nyerni a meccset.
I shall fix it soon.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Some learners confuse this use with simple future; here the tone is stronger and more determined.
Betekenis
express strong determination
Woordcombinaties
I shall never forget
|We shall overcome
|I shall make sure
Synoniemen
will certainly (Adds certainty and emphasis similar to 'shall' in determined contexts.)
Antoniemen
might (Suggests possibility rather than firm determination.)
Thema's
promises
|commitments
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
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.
WERKWOORD
C1
FORMAL
3
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may replace 'shall' with 'will' in legal contexts, which can change the legal force of the statement.
Betekenis
express legal requirement
Woordcombinaties
The tenant shall pay rent monthly
|The company shall provide safety equipment
Synoniemen
must ('Must' is more common in everyday language; 'shall' is frequent in legal drafting.)
Antoniemen
may (Indicates permission instead of obligation.)
Thema's
law
|rules
|business
|communication
Definitie
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.
WERKWOORD
B1
4
Gebruikspatroon:
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?
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Shall we eat now?
Együnk most?
Shall I help you?
Segítsek?
Shall we play a game?
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes use 'will we' instead of 'shall we' for offers, which sounds unnatural in formal English.
Betekenis
make polite offer or suggestion
Woordcombinaties
Shall we dance?
|Shall I open the window?
|Shall we begin?
Synoniemen
should we ('Should we' is slightly less formal and more common in everyday speech.)
Antoniemen
shouldn't we (Suggests questioning whether it is a good idea not to do something.)
Thema's
conversation
|offers
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
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
Lemmavorm
shall
IPA
GB/ʃˈæl/
US/ʃˈæl/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
shall (1 lettergreep)
Stress on 1st syllable (shall)
Woordvormen
Verb
- Base: shall
- Past: should
Woordfamilie
Forms
should
verb A2
Highlights
- Irregular past: should Verb
Uitdrukkingen
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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- It's getting late. Shall we?
- We've finished dinner. Shall we?