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ought to

/ˈɔːt ˌtə/

/ˈɑːt ˌtə /

Translations

ought toverb

/ˈɔːt ˌtə/

/ˈɑːt ˌtə /

(modal)

должен(означает обязанность)

You ought to apologize for your mistake.

Ты должен извиниться за свою ошибку.

должен(означает вероятное событие)

The code ought to be ready by Wednesday.

Код должен быть готов к среде.

Additional translations

Synonyms

have to

need to

are supposed to

ought toverb

Used to indicate duty or correctness, typically when criticizing someone's actions.

You ought to apologize for your mistake.

Used to indicate a probable event.

We ought to be home by midnight if we leave now.

Used to give or ask for advice or suggestions.

You ought to try the new restaurant downtown.