Translation of "ought" into Dutch

moeten, behoren are the top translations of "ought" into Dutch.

ought noun adverb pronoun verb grammar

(obsolete) Simple past of owe. [..]

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  • moeten

    verb

    indicating duty or obligation

    Life being very short, you ought not to waste your time.

    Gegeven dat het leven zo kort is, zou je je tijd niet moeten verspillen.

  • behoren

    verb

    indicating duty or obligation

    Sometimes discrimination comes from the very institutions that ought to safeguard people's rights.

    Soms maken zelfs de instellingen die mensenrechten behoren te beschermen, zich schuldig aan discriminatie.

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