GRAMMAR & FUNCTION WORDS

moeten

must; should

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DUTCH TO ENGLISH

What does moeten mean in English?

moeten is a Dutch verb glossed as "must; should." Dutch verbs change form with tense, subject, and separable prefixes, so use this gloss as a starting point and listen for how speakers use it in full sentences.

In the SpeakMore Dutch dictionary, moeten is glossed as must; should. Meaning can shift with region, grammar, and context.

ENGLISH TO DUTCH

How do you say “must; should” in Dutch?

moeten

moeten is a common Dutch equivalent for “must; should.” The exact form or wording can change with grammar and context.

COMMON QUESTIONS

moeten FAQ

What does moeten mean in English?

moeten can be translated as “must; should” in English. It is listed as a verb in the Grammar & Function Words topic cluster.

Which Dutch word can mean “must; should”?

moeten is listed here with the English gloss “must; should.” Check the surrounding sentence because another form or expression may fit a particular context better.

Is moeten standard Dutch or Flemish?

moeten is a Dutch word. Belgian Dutch varieties may use different pronunciation or local synonyms, but standard Dutch resources apply broadly.