shall: betekenis en definities

Used before a verb in the infinitive to show:

Something that will take place or exist in the future: We shall arrive tomorrow.

Something, such as an order, promise, requirement, or obligation: You shall leave now. He shall answer for his misdeeds. The penalty shall not exceed two years in prison.

The will to do something or have something take place: I shall go out if I feel like it.

Something that is inevitable: That day shall come.

Archaic To be able to.

Archaic To have to; must.