Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #2500
Word (Wort)

vermoegen

Translation (Übersetzung) to be able to, to have the means to
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [fɛɐ̯ˈmøːɡn̩]
B2
Verbs
Intermediate
Formal
Tags (Tags)
verb formal ability B2 modal-like
Vermögen is a modal-like verb meaning 'to be able to' in the sense of having the capability or means to do something. It's more formal than 'können' and often implies having the resources, power, or ability. It's used with an infinitive without 'zu'. The noun 'Vermögen' means 'wealth' or 'assets'.

vermoegen - German Verbs - vermoegen Meaning - vermoegen Translation - vermoegen Verbs Examples

vermoegen is a German Verbs

Learn vermoegen meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. vermoegen is classified as a Verb in German grammar.

vermoegen Examples (Beispiele) in English

vermoegen examples with English translations. See how to use vermoegen in sentences. vermoegen example sentences in English below.

Er vermag die schwierige Aufgabe zu lösen.
He is able to solve the difficult task.
Expressing capability with resources.
Wir vermögen nichts gegen den Sturm.
We can do nothing against the storm.
Expressing powerlessness.
Sie vermochte ihn zu überzeugen.
She managed to convince him.
Past ability with effort.

vermoegen Conjugations (Konjugationen)

vermoegen conjugation (vermoegen Konjugation) in all German tenses: Präsens (Present), Präteritum (Past), Perfekt (Perfect), Futur I & II, Konjunktiv I & II, and Imperativ (Imperative). Learn how to conjugate vermoegen with our complete conjugation table below.

Present Tense (Präsens)

ich
vermag
du
vermagst
er/sie/es
vermag
wir
vermögen
ihr
vermögt
sie/Sie
vermögen

Simple Past (Präteritum)

ich
vermochte
du
vermochtest
er/sie/es
vermochte
wir
vermochten
ihr
vermochtet
sie/Sie
vermochten

Perfect Tense (Perfekt)

ich
habe vermocht
du
hast vermocht
er/sie/es
hat vermocht
wir
haben vermocht
ihr
habt vermocht
sie/Sie
haben vermocht

Future I (Futur I)

ich
werde vermögen
du
wirst vermögen
er/sie/es
wird vermögen
wir
werden vermögen
ihr
werdet vermögen
sie/Sie
werden vermögen

Future II (Futur II)

ich
werde vermocht haben
du
wirst vermocht haben
er/sie/es
wird vermocht haben
wir
werden vermocht haben
ihr
werdet vermocht haben
sie/Sie
werden vermocht haben

Imperative (Imperativ)

vermögen Sie

Subjunctive I (Konjunktiv I)

ich
vermöge
du
vermögest
er/sie/es
vermöge
wir
vermögen
ihr
vermöget
sie/Sie
vermögen

Subjunctive II (Konjunktiv II)

ich
vermöchte
du
vermöchtest
er/sie/es
vermöchte
wir
vermöchten
ihr
vermöchtet
sie/Sie
vermöchten

Pluperfect (Plusquamperfekt)

ich
hatte vermocht
du
hattest vermocht
er/sie/es
hatte vermocht
wir
hatten vermocht
ihr
hattet vermocht
sie/Sie
hatten vermocht

vermoegen Word Family - vermoegen Related Words - vermoegen Family Members

vermoegen Word Family (Wortfamilie)

vermoegen word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn vermoegen family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore vermoegen related words and expand your German vocabulary.

noun form (Substantivierung)
Vermögen
Meaning: wealth, assets, ability
Example: Sein Vermögen ist groß.
Noun
related adjective (Adjektiv)
vermögend
Meaning: wealthy, affluent
Example: Sie ist eine vermögende Frau.
Adjective
prefix variation (Präfixvariation)
übervermögen
Meaning: to overpower, to be superior
Example: Niemand kann ihn übervermögen.
Verb

vermoegen Usage - vermoegen Collocations - vermoegen Idioms - vermoegen Synonyms - vermoegen Antonyms

vermoegen Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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vermoegen Collocations (Kollokationen)

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etwas vermögen
to be able to do something
High frequency
nichts vermögen
to be unable to do anything
Medium frequency
viel vermögen
to be very capable
Medium frequency
kaum vermögen
to barely be able to
Medium frequency
Gutes vermögen
to be able to do good
Low frequency

vermoegen Idioms (Redewendungen)

vermoegen idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing vermoegen with meanings and explanations. Master vermoegen expressions used in everyday German.

Was vermag ich schon?
What can I possibly do?
Expresses helplessness or limited power in a situation.
Geld vermag viel
Money can do a lot
Highlights the power and influence of money.
Gegen das Schicksal vermag man nichts
One can do nothing against fate
Expresses powerlessness against destiny.

vermoegen Synonyms (Synonyme)

vermoegen synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for vermoegen and expand your German vocabulary. Learn vermoegen similar words and their usage.

können
Meaning: can, to be able to
High similarity
imstande sein
Meaning: to be in a position to
Medium similarity
fähig sein
Meaning: to be capable of
Medium similarity
die Möglichkeit haben
Meaning: to have the possibility
Low similarity

vermoegen Antonyms (Antonyme)

vermoegen antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to vermoegen. Discover vermoegen opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

nicht können
Meaning: to not be able to
versagen
Meaning: to fail
ohnmächtig sein
Meaning: to be powerless

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vermoegen Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

vermoegen semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to vermoegen. Explore vermoegen related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn vermoegen contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

können Fähigkeit Macht Reichtum imstande

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