Dictionary · verb
devus
devus/ˈde.vus/
devus is an Esperanto verb meaning “ought, should”.
Meaning
- ought, should
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Related meanings: had better, ought to
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Pronunciation
- IPA
- /ˈde.vus/
- Syllables
- DE·vus
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Word structure
- devrootdevo
- usendingconditional
Example sentences
- Porti okulvitrojn devus korekti vian vidadon.Wearing glasses should correct your vision. #428495
- Vi devus ĉiam diri la veron.You should always tell the truth. #447052
- Kiu devus zorgi pri la maljunuloj?Who should look after the elderly? #455219
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