должен прийти

is supposed to come; is expected to arrive

→ должный

phrase Uncommon #13,069

is supposed to come; is expected to arrive Used to say that someone is expected, scheduled, or meant to come/arrive. The exact form changes with gender and number, but this entry keeps the base masculine form.

RU: Он должен прийти в офис через час.

EN: He is supposed to come to the office in an hour.

Том должен прийти.

Tom should come.

Слушай, скоро Антон должен прийти.

Listen, Anton should be here soon.

— Дневной дозор (2006)

Том должен прийти с минуты на минуту.

Tom should be here any minute now.

Я знал, что должен прийти.

I knew I had to come.

Кэйдзо к тому времени уже должен прийти с работы.

Keizo should already be home from work by then.

— Токийская повесть (1953)

Это Рам должен прийти к ней.

It is Ram who must come to her.

— RRR: Рядом ревёт революция (2022)

Том должен прийти завтра в школу.

Tom must come to school tomorrow.