debbano farlo

have to do it

→ dovere

phrase Rare #32,563

have to do it The third-person plural subjunctive of dovere (debbano) plus farlo (do it). It is commonly used after expressions such as “I think,” “I hope,” or “do you think,” and can also mean “should do it” depending on context.

IT: Non credo che debbano farlo oggi.

EN: I don't think they have to do it today.

Penso che Tom e Mary debbano farlo.

I think Tom and Mary should do it.

Io spero che Tom e Mary non debbano farlo.

I hope Tom and Mary don't have to do it.

Io mi chiedo perché Tom e Mary non debbano farlo.

I wonder why Tom and Mary shouldn't have to do it.

Pensate che Tom e Mary debbano farlo?

Do you think Tom and Mary should do this?

Tu pensi che Tom e Mary debbano farlo?

Do you think Tom and Mary should do this?

Spero che Tom e Mary non debbano farlo.

I hope Tom and Mary don't have to do it.

Pensi che Tom e Mary debbano farlo?

Do you think Tom and Mary should do this?