sollen
Translation
should (in reported speech), is said to (formal)
Examples
Der Chef sagte, ich solle das sofort erledigen.
The boss said that I should take care of it immediately.
Man sagt, er solle im Lotto gewonnen haben.
It is said that he has won the lottery.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) said, ((sb.)) solle ((sth.)) + infinitive (sb.) said that (sb.) should do (sth.) He said I should come.
Similar Words
sei (subjunctive of 'to be'), habe (subjunctive of 'to have')
Etymology
This is the Konjunktiv I (Subjunctive I) form of 'sollen'. The '-e' ending is a marker for this mood.
Memory Tips
Remember 'solle' for indirect speech, especially in formal writing like journalism. It reports a command or claim neutrally.