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Modal Verbs (können, müssen, sollen, wollen, dürfen, mögen)

What's the difference between "sollen" and "müssen"?

müssen: Strong obligation, internal necessity, or external unavoidable duty ("must," "have to").

sollen: Weaker obligation, external command/suggestion, rumour, or moral duty ("should," "ought to," "am supposed to").

Example

Ich muss arbeiten, um Geld zu verdienen. (I have to work - internal necessity)

Du sollst deine Hausaufgaben machen. (You should do your homework - external expectation/advice)

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