Usages of phải
Sáng nay tôi phải nấu ăn trong bếp mới.
This morning I have to cook in the new kitchen.
Tối nay tôi phải dọn bếp vì nó rất bẩn.
Tonight I have to clean the kitchen because it is very dirty.
Hôm qua, Lan phải họp ở văn phòng đến rất trễ.
Yesterday, Lan had to be in a meeting at the office until very late.
Ngày mai chúng tôi phải họp để nói về kế hoạch du lịch.
Tomorrow we have to meet to talk about the travel plan.
Tôi thỉnh thoảng phải gọi khách sạn để nói về kế hoạch.
I sometimes have to call the hotel to talk about the plan.
Chị phải gọi điện thoại cho khách trước khi khách đến khách sạn.
I (older sister) have to call the guests before they arrive at the hotel.
Tối nay tôi phải tắm và dọn bếp trước khi xem phim.
Tonight I have to shower and clean the kitchen before watching a movie.
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