moatte

to have to, must, mote

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈmwatə/

Etymology

Inherited from Old Frisian: mōta

In summary

From Old Frisian mōta, from Proto-Germanic *mōtaną.

Sentences

Wettersporters moatte de brêge sels iepenje.

Water sportsmen must open the bridge themselves.

Dat moatte wy as Friezen mei-elkoar oankinne.

We as Frisians have to deal with that together.

Wêr soe 'k dat wei betelje moatte ?

Where should I pay for that?

Se moatte op fêste tiden ite yn de ytseal.

They must eat at fixed times in the dining hall.

We moatte soargje dat we de kommende wedstriid winne .

We have to make sure we win the next game.

Alle doelgroepen en belangegroepen moatte aktyf by it projekt belutsen wurde .

All target groups and interest groups must be actively involved in the project.