Iraqi Arabic: Saying something was "supposed to" happen
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Saying that something was supposed to, intended to and meant to happen in Iraqi Arabic is very simple and straightforward.
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New term:
- Supposed to
Sample sentences:
- I’m supposed to be studying now.
- Aren’t you supposed to be at school?
- I was supposed to call her but I didn’t.
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