No. 200 in Polish
powinien
"Powinien" means "should" or "ought to" in English.
In a sentence
Janek powinien odrobić pracę domową.
Janek should do his homework.
'Powinien' is used to express an obligation or recommendation here.
Powinienem iść już do domu.
I should go home already.
'Powinienem' is the first-person singular form, indicating a self-directed obligation or suggestion.
Czy powinienem coś więcej wiedzieć?
Should I know something more?
'Powinienem' here forms a question, inquiring about the appropriateness or necessity of knowing additional information.
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