Hearsay and Rumors with Skulle
In addition to meaning "should," skulle is used to express hearsay or unconfirmed information. Use it to say something "is said to" or "is supposed to" be a certain way, passing on a rumor rather than stating a confirmed fact.
| The monster in the lake is supposed to be very big. | Uhyret i søen skulle være meget stort. |
| The spring in the forest is said to be magical. | Kilden i skoven skulle være magisk. |
Myths and Legends
Because skulle distances the speaker from absolute truth, it is perfect for recounting myths, legends, and supernatural warnings.
| The man says that the myth is supposed to be true even though it sounds supernatural. | Manden siger at myten skulle være sand selvom den lyder overnaturlig. |
| The legend says that the treasure is supposed to exist in the forest. | Sagnet siger at skatten skulle eksistere i skoven. |
| The old woman warns us because the curse is supposed to be real. | Den gamle kvinde advarer os fordi forbandelsen skulle være ægte. |
General Rumors
Use skulle with the impersonal pronouns det (it) or der (there) to talk about widespread rumors. For example, to say a place is rumored to be haunted, pair it with spøge (to haunt) to form det skulle spøge (literally: "it is supposed to haunt").
| It is said to be haunted here, and the spirit cries at night. | Det skulle spøge her, og ånden græder om natten. |
| We warn you since an evil spirit is supposed to exist here. | Vi advarer jer eftersom der skulle eksistere en ond ånd her. |
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