Meaning
Expressing regret about not having been present at a particular event.
Cultural Background
Social gatherings are communal. Missing one is often seen as a slight. Individualism makes missing events less socially heavy.
Dative Subject
Always use 'मुझे' (to me) instead of 'मैं' (I) with 'चाहिए'.
Meaning
Expressing regret about not having been present at a particular event.
Dative Subject
Always use 'मुझे' (to me) instead of 'मैं' (I) with 'चाहिए'.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence: 'कल की मीटिंग में ____ होना चाहिए था।'
मुझे
The dative case 'मुझे' is required for 'चाहिए' constructions.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesमुझे
The dative case 'मुझे' is required for 'चाहिए' constructions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, use 'मुझे वहाँ होना चाहिए' for future.
Related Phrases
काश मैं वहाँ होता
synonymI wish I were there
मुझे जाना चाहिए था
contrastI should have gone
