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lẽ ra
lẽ ra
should have
modal verb phrase
Vietnamese
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Meaning
should have (used to indicate something that was expected or advisable in the past)
Examples
Lẽ ra tôi phải đến sớm hơn.
I should have arrived earlier.
Lẽ ra anh nên nói thật.
You should have told the truth.
Appears in these entries
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leave quietly
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FAQ
How do you say "should have" in Vietnamese?
"should have" is lẽ ra in Vietnamese.
What does lẽ ra mean in English?
lẽ ra means "should have" (modal verb phrase). should have (used to indicate something that was expected or advisable in the past).
How is lẽ ra pronounced?
You can listen to lẽ ra on this page in both Northern and Southern Vietnamese accents.
How is lẽ ra used in a sentence?
For example: Lẽ ra tôi phải đến sớm hơn. (I should have arrived earlier.); Lẽ ra anh nên nói thật. (You should have told the truth.).
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