Meaning
Today's Sentences
- You shouldn’t work so hard.
- You shouldn’t be so late all the time.
- You shouldn’t eat with your mouth open.
- You shouldn’t have to pay for everything.
- You shouldn’t ride your bike across the road.
- Writer's Note
01
You shouldn’t work so hard.
Situation 1
I haven’t seen you at home for the past three days.
I’ve been at work and crashing at a friends’ house nearby.
You shouldn’t work so hard.
Overwork won’t buy you happiness.
Bekerja berlebihan tidak akan membawakanmu kebahagiaan.
I know.
Just gotta close this one account and then I’ll ask for some time off.
Hanya perlu menutup satu akun ini dan setelah itu saya akan minta cuti.
Situation 2
Gosh, your nose is bleeding.
Here’s a tissue.
Ini tisu.
Thanks.
I’ve been staying up late this past week to complete this project on time.
Saya sudah begadang minggu ini untuk menyelesaikan proyek ini tepat waktu.
You shouldn’t work so hard.
Well, you know what they say.
There is no elevator to success, you have to take the stairs.
Tidak ada elevator menuju kesuksesan, kamu harus menaiki tangga.
02
You shouldn’t be so late all the time.
Situation 1
Are you on your way?
I’m almost there.
Sorry for making you wait.
Maaf sudah membuat kamu menunggu.
You shouldn’t be so late all the time.
I’ve been here for an hour.
Saya sudah di sini selama satu jam.
I’m not late all the time.
And I tried my best to leave the house earlier.
Dan saya sudah berusaha sebaik mungkin untuk meninggalkan rumah lebih awal.
Situation 2
You shouldn’t be so late all the time.
This again?
When have I been so late that I made you wait.
Kapan aku terlambat sampai membuatmu menunggu.
Today!
You were late today!
Anda terlambat hari ini!
A person can be late once in a while.
03
You shouldn’t eat with your mouth open.
Situation 1
You shouldn’t eat with your mouth open.
Was I?
Yes, you were.
Mind your manners, please.
Tolong jaga sopan santunmu.
I had no idea, I didn’t mean to.
Sorry about that.
Maaf tentang itu.
Situation 2
This is so tasty.
I agree.
It’s very delicious.
Ini sangat lezat.
Can I just tell you something?
You shouldn’t eat with your mouth open.
Anda sebaiknya tidak makan dengan mulut terbuka.
If I don’t open my mouth, how can I eat?
04
You shouldn’t have to pay for everything.
Situation 1
So I'm taking my girlfriend to Hawaii over the summer.
That’s great!
How about our trip next year?
Bagaimana dengan perjalanan kita tahun depan?
I’m not too sure.
The Hawaii trip is gonna cost me quite a bit.
Perjalanan ke Hawaii akan memakan biaya yang cukup besar.
You shouldn’t have to pay for everything.
Situation 2
You shouldn’t have to pay for everything.
You’re right.
But, do you know what happens if I don’t?
Namun, apakah Anda tahu apa yang terjadi jika saya tidak melakukannya?
People call you stingy and cheap?
Exactly.
What’s a guy to do?
Apa yang harus dilakukan seorang pria?
05
You shouldn’t ride your bike across the road.
Situation 1
You shouldn’t ride your bike across the road.
Why?
It’s safer to walk your bike across to avoid crashing into a vehicle and other people.
What’s the point of riding a bike then?
Situation 2
Hey, how did you get home so fast?
I rode my bike.
You know, you shouldn’t ride your bike across the road.
But it’s such a hassle to get off your bike and walk it all the way across.
Writer's Note
"Should" is used to give suggestions, advice, recommendations, or to express what we think is right or wrong. So naturally "should not" is used to express prohibition, absence of obligation, or to emphasize something.
Can you think of a time that you advised someone NOT to do something? At times, lot of what is said ends up being unwanted advice. But only because we care, right? To compare, here are some examples of "should" and "should not" sentences:
"Should" Examples:
- You should wear layers during winter.
- She should go to school earlier.
- He should eat healthier.
- We should go to the park.
- They should be more careful.
"Should not" Examples:
- You shouldn't spend so much money.
- She shouldn't dress so seductively for work.
- He shouldn't try so hard to impress her.
- We shouldn't judge anybody but ourselves.
- They shouldn't back down in their beliefs.
What "should" or "should not" examples can you think of? Practice them, write them down, ask your friends, send us a message! Anything to get the ball rolling. You got this!⚡
