Must, have to, don't have to
You already know skal and må. Danish has a few more ways to talk about what is necessary:
| Danish | English |
|---|---|
| være nødt til at | to have to (no choice) |
| behøve (ikke) at | (not) need to |
| måtte hellere | had better |
| trænge til | to need (something) |
| slippe for at | to be spared having to |
| I have to go now. | Jeg er nødt til at gå nu. |
Not having to
Don't have to is behøver ikke — never må ikke, which means must not:
| You do not have to come. | Du behøver ikke at komme. |
| You don't have to cook today. | Du slipper for at lave mad i dag. |
Good advice
Må hellere is a friendly warning, you'd better:
| You had better go to the doctor. | Du må hellere gå til lægen. |
Trænge til takes a noun or at + verb: Jeg trænger til en kop kaffe.
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