No. 457 in Lithuanian

privalo

"Privalo" means "must" or "is obligated to" in English.

In a sentence

Jis privalo atlikti savo namų darbus laiku.
He must complete his homework on time.
Here, 'privalo' expresses a duty or obligation.
Mes privalome gerbti vieni kitus.
We must respect each other.
In this sentence, 'privalome' is used in the context of ethical obligation.
Tu privalai laikytis įstatymų.
You must follow the laws.
Here, 'privalai' denotes a legal or societal requirement.

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