No. 489 in Danish
skal
"Skal" in Danish means "shall," "will," "must," or "is going to," depending on the context.
In a sentence
Jeg skal spise aftensmad klokken seks.
I will eat dinner at six o'clock.
The word 'skal' is used here as a modal verb implying future intent or plan to perform the activity of eating dinner.
Hun skal hente børnene fra skole.
She has to pick up the children from school.
The word 'skal' in this sentence expresses obligation, meaning she is required or expected to pick up the children.
Hvis det skal regne, tager vi paraplyer med.
If it is going to rain, we will bring umbrellas.
Here, 'skal' is used to signify a potential event or forecasted condition, marking the expectation of rain.
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