How do you use "该" in a sentence?

Here's an example: "你该休息了。"

What does "该" mean in English?

"该" means "Should; ought to" in English. It is a modal verb in Chinese.

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Gye (rhymes with 'buy')

modal verb

English

Should; ought to

Practice "该" with spaced repetition and native audio in the Language Island app.