No. 14 in Persian
باید
"باید" means "must" or "should" in English.
In a sentence
شما باید درسهای خود را بخوانید.
You must study your lessons.
'باید' here expresses necessity or obligation.
باید بعد از کار به خانه بروم.
I should go home after work.
'باید' in this sentence indicates a personal resolution or intent.
آیا باید این کار را همین حالا انجام دهیم؟
Should we do this task right now?
'باید' here is used to ask about a necessity or suggestion in the context of the question.
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