Usages of måtte
Jeg havde glemt nøglen, så min søster måtte komme med den.
I had forgotten the key, so my sister had to bring it.
Jeg måtte låne sukker af naboen.
I had to borrow sugar from the neighbor.
Hun glemmer sine piller på bordet, så hun må hente dem igen.
She forgets her pills on the table, so she has to fetch them again.
Jeg har ingen kontanter i dag, så jeg må finde en anden løsning.
I have no cash today, so I have to find another solution.
Hvis min bror mister sin billet, må han købe en ny.
If my brother loses his ticket, he has to buy a new one.
Enten har du adgang nu, eller også må du vente på en ny kode.
Either you have access now, or you have to wait for a new code.
Den ven, hvis konto blev lukket i går, måtte ringe til banken med det samme.
The friend whose account was closed yesterday had to call the bank right away.
Hvis frimærket mangler, kommer brevet ikke frem, og så må jeg gå til postkassen igen.
If the stamp is missing, the letter does not arrive, and then I have to go to the mailbox again.
I går måtte jeg skynde mig hjem, fordi flyttebilen stadig stod på parkeringspladsen.
Yesterday I had to hurry home because the moving truck was still in the parking lot.
Jeg må skynde mig til stationen, hvis jeg skal nå toget.
I have to hurry to the station if I am going to catch the train.
Vi må skynde os hjem, for det begynder at regne.
We have to hurry home, because it is starting to rain.
De måtte aflyse besøget hos bedstemor, fordi bedstefar blev syg.
They had to cancel the visit to grandmother because grandfather became ill.
Bageriet lukker tidligt, så vi må skynde os, hvis vi vil nå frem før bedstemor.
The bakery closes early, so we have to hurry if we want to get there before grandmother.
Vi må aflyse mødet, hvis læreren bliver syg.
We have to cancel the meeting if the teacher gets sick.
Min datters madkasse står stadig i bilen, så jeg må gå tilbage og hente den.
My daughter’s lunchbox is still in the car, so I have to go back and get it.
Hvis netværket holder op med at virke, må jeg genstarte computeren med det samme.
If the network stops working, I have to restart the computer right away.
Jeg må opdatere appen, hvis den ikke virker.
I have to update the app if it does not work.
Jeg må skynde mig, hvis jeg vil komme til tiden.
I have to hurry if I want to arrive on time.
Hvis afløbet er stoppet igen, må vi ringe til en håndværker i morgen.
If the drain is clogged again, we have to call a tradesperson tomorrow.
Afløbet i køkkenet er stoppet, så jeg må ringe til en håndværker.
The drain in the kitchen is clogged, so I have to call a tradesperson.
Hvis lækken kommer igen, må vi ringe til en håndværker med det samme.
If the leak comes back, we have to call a tradesperson right away.
Jeg har travlt, så jeg må skynde mig til stationen.
I am in a hurry, so I have to hurry to the station.
Hvis systemet ikke virker igen i morgen, må vi skrive navnene på papir i stedet.
If the system does not work again tomorrow, we will have to write the names on paper instead.
Når en rod er blevet for lang, må hun skifte potte, så planten ikke stopper med at vokse.
When a root has become too long, she has to change the pot so the plant does not stop growing.
Vi må fjerne den gamle gren fra græsplænen.
We have to remove the old branch from the lawn.
Min paraply er ødelagt, så jeg må købe en ny.
My umbrella is broken, so I have to buy a new one.
Vi har en hurtig omstigning i Odense, så vi må ikke gå for langt fra perronen.
We have a quick transfer in Odense, so we must not go too far from the platform.
Vi har en hurtig omstigning i Aarhus, så vi må skynde os til den anden perron.
We have a quick transfer in Aarhus, so we have to hurry to the other platform.
På grund af en omvej må vi køre langsommere, selv om fartgrænsen er højere på den anden vej.
Because of a detour we have to drive more slowly, even though the speed limit is higher on the other road.
Der er ikke meget benzin tilbage, så vi må finde en tankstation, før vi når broen.
There is not much gasoline left, so we have to find a gas station before we reach the bridge.
Det ser ud til, at vejarbejdet fortsætter hele ugen, så vi må vælge en anden vej i morgen.
It looks like the road work continues all week, so we have to choose another road tomorrow.
Hvis bilen ikke bremser, må vi ringe til mekanikeren.
If the car does not brake, we have to call the mechanic.
Hvis bilen ikke bevæger sig, må vi ringe til mekanikeren.
If the car does not move, we have to call the mechanic.
Hvis håndtaget sidder løst, må vi ringe til en håndværker.
If the handle is loose, we have to call a tradesperson.
Hvis reservedækket også er fladt, må vi ringe til mekanikeren.
If the spare tire is also flat, we have to call the mechanic.
Den store kuffert tager for meget plads i bilen, så vi må lægge den i bagagerummet.
The big suitcase takes up too much space in the car, so we have to put it in the trunk.
Hvis vi løber tør for benzin, må vi finde en tankstation.
If we run out of gasoline, we have to find a gas station.
Bussen er lige ved at komme, så jeg må skynde mig til stationen.
The bus is just about to arrive, so I have to hurry to the station.
Hvis mit festtøj ikke er tørt endnu, må jeg tage den blå kjole i stedet.
If my party clothes are not dry yet, I have to wear the blue dress instead.
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