wie sollen sie

how are they supposed to

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phrase Rare #30,623

how are they supposed to Used to ask how something is expected or possible for them to do. The verb changes form depending on whether “sie” means “they” or “she.”

GE: Wie sollen sie das ohne Hilfe schaffen?

EN: How are they supposed to manage that without help?

Wie sollen sie denn Medaillen gewinnen?

How are they supposed to win medals?

— Dangal - Die Hoffnung auf den großen Sieg (2016)

Wie sollen sie da merken, dass du kein Talent hast?

How are they supposed to realize you have no talent?

— Chicago (2002)

Wie sollen sie mit Pailletten in den Augen sehen?

How are they supposed to see with sequins in their eyes?

— Chicago (2002)

Wie sollen sie das schaffen?

How are they supposed to manage that?

— Lohn der Angst (1953)

Wie sollen sie die Wahrheit hören bei all dem Gebrüll?

How are they supposed to hear the truth over all that shouting?

— Chicago (2002)

Wie sollen sie damit schwimmen?

How are they supposed to swim with that?

— Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)