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Usages of må
Jeg må lese en bok.
I must read a book.
Det er en travel morgen, for jeg må handle mat og hente en pakke.
It is a busy morning, because I have to shop for groceries and pick up a package.
Vi har en frist i morgen, så vi må arbeide hele kvelden.
We have a deadline tomorrow, so we must work all evening.
Oppskriften sier at jeg må redusere varmen etter fem minutter.
The recipe says that I must reduce the heat after five minutes.
Forskningen hans viser at vi må redusere avfall og spare ressurser.
His research shows that we must reduce waste and save resources.
Skuffen er full av plast og papir som vi må sortere.
The drawer is full of plastic and paper that we must sort.
Vi må utsette møtet til i morgen.
We must postpone the meeting until tomorrow.
Du må være tålmodig.
You must be patient.
Jeg må gå tilbake til butikken.
I have to go back to the store.
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