No. 435 in Estonian
peaksid
"Peaksid" means "should" (conditional form of "must" or "have to").
In a sentence
Sa peaksid rohkem trenni tegema.
You should exercise more.
Here, 'peaksid' is used as the conditional form of the verb 'pidama', meaning 'should', indicating a suggestion or recommendation.
Kui ma oleks sina, siis ma peaksid temaga rääkima.
If I were you, I should talk to him.
In this sentence, 'peaksid' is used to express a hypothetical recommendation in a conditional sentence.
Te peaksid selle raamatu läbi lugema.
You should read through this book.
This usage of 'peaksid' implies an obligation or advice directed towards the subject.
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