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Giving Health Advice in German Using ‘Sollte’

My name is John Doe, and I’m learning German! One thing that’s been really helpful to understand is how to give advice – particularly when it comes to health. The verb “sollen” (should) is absolutely key. It’s not a command like “Du musst!” (You must!), but it’s a softer way to suggest something.

What Does ‘Sollen’ Mean?

“Sollen” means “should.” It’s used to give recommendations, advice, or express what someone ought to do. It’s polite and doesn’t put pressure on the other person.

How to Use ‘Sollen’ with ‘Du’ (You – Informal)

The basic structure is: Du sollst + infinitive (You should + verb in its infinitive form).

Example: Du sollst mehr trinken. (You should drink more.)

Example: Du solltest dich gesund ernähren. (You should eat a healthy diet.)

How to Use ‘Sollen’ with ‘Sie’ (You – Formal)

With formal “Sie,” it’s the same structure: Sie sollten + infinitive.

Example: Sie sollten regelmäßig Sport treiben. (You should exercise regularly.)

Example: Sie sollten früh ins Bett gehen. (You should go to bed early.)

Practical Usage – Daily Life

Let’s say I’m talking to my friend, Mary Carry. I might say:

• Mary, du solltest heute nicht so viel arbeiten. (Mary, you should not work so much today.)

Or, if I’m talking to my boss:

• Herr Schmidt, Sie sollten Pausen machen. (Mr. Schmidt, you should take breaks.)

Practical Usage – Work Context

Imagine I’m a nurse talking to a patient, Mr. Weber.

• Herr Weber, Sie sollten Ihren Blutdruck regelmäßig kontrollieren. (Mr. Weber, you should check your blood pressure regularly.)

• Sie sollten auch auf eine ausgewogene Ernährung achten. (You should also pay attention to a balanced diet.)

Important Notes

• Don’t use “sollen” when you’re giving a direct order. If you must tell someone to do something, use “müssen” (must).

• “Sollen” expresses a suggestion or recommendation – it’s about what’s beneficial or advisable.

• Practice using “sollen” with different verbs to get a feel for how it works.

I’m still learning, but “sollen” is definitely a really useful tool for giving health advice in German!

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