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deber vs tener que

deber
Moral duty, obligation you owe — what you should do as a matter of principle.
tener que
Practical necessity — you have to do it because of circumstances.
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Why the subjunctive

Judging what is normal is an evaluation, not a statement of fact, so the subjunctive.

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    Es normal que tengas miedo.

    It's normal that you're scared.

    Form: tengas (tener)

    Tener miedo = to be afraid. Tengas is irregular, with a -g-.

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