How to Say ‘We must / have to...’ in German
Wir müssen...
veer MUH-sen
[veer MUH-sen]
💬 Usage Tip: Müssen means 'must' or 'need to.' In medical talk, it often means a recommendation, not a dramatic emergency.
🇩🇪 In Germany: German medical communication can sound direct, but it is usually meant to be clear and efficient.
Phrase Breakdown
Wir
[veer]
we
Refers to doctor and patient together, or the medical team.
Wir müssen die Werte weiter beobachten.
We need to continue monitoring the values.
müssen
[MUH-sen]
must / need to
Expresses necessity or medical recommendation.
Wir müssen noch einmal testen.
We need to test again.
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