она должна была

she was supposed to

→ она

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she was supposed to Used with an infinitive to describe something she was expected or intended to do, often implying that it did not happen. It can also mean “she had to” when expressing obligation.

RU: Она должна была позвонить мне вчера.

EN: She was supposed to call me yesterday.

Она должна была изучать политику или что-то такое.

She was supposed to study politics or something like that.

— Сырое (2017)

Она должна была что-то сказать!

She had to say something!

— Общество мёртвых поэтов (1989)

Она должна была быть дома.

She was supposed to be at home.

— Жизнь за кадром (2000)

Она должна была помочь своему мужу скрыться, чтобы всю вину свалить на меня.

She was supposed to help her husband go into hiding so they could pin all the blame on me.

— Невидимый гость (2017)