A2

باید and شاید (Must/Maybe)

فعل‌های «باید» و «شاید»

About this concept

The invariable modal words باید bāyad (must/should) and شاید shāyad (maybe/might). Both followed by subjunctive. نباید nabāyad (must not). These don't conjugate for person.

In Settemila Lingue, this concept generates a practice deck of ~30 cards at level A2.

Examples

باید بروم.I must go.
نباید اینجا سیگار بکشید.You must not smoke here.
شاید فردا بیاید.Maybe he/she will come tomorrow.
باید زودتر بلند می‌شدم.I should have woken up earlier.

Prerequisite

Simple Present TenseA1

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