Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #2500
Word (Wort)

vermoegen konjugieren

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 is a German Verbs

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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 Konjugation — Präsens, Perfekt, Präteritum, Imperativ, and Partizip II (Partizip 2) on one URL (Präteritum und Perfekt together here). English meaning and usage tips are above; common learner mistakes below when available.

vermoegen Konjugation Präsens

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

vermoegen Konjugation Perfekt

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

vermoegen Konjugation Präteritum

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

vermoegen Konjugation Futur I

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

vermoegen Konjugation 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

vermoegen Konjugation Imperativ

vermögen Sie

vermoegen Konjugation Konjunktiv I

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

vermoegen Konjugation Konjunktiv II

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

vermoegen Konjugation Plusquamperfekt

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

vermoegen Partizip 2

Partizip II (Partizip 2) — past participle for Perfekt, Plusquamperfekt, and passive. For vermoegen it is vermocht (see Perfekt above with haben or sein).

vermoegen — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for vermoegen — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Ich vermöge das zu tun
    Ich vermag das zu tun
    Vermögen does not take 'zu' with the infinitive; it's used like a modal verb.
  • Er vermag Deutsch sprechen
    Er vermag Deutsch zu sprechen
    Actually, 'vermag' does not take 'zu', so 'Er vermag Deutsch sprechen' is correct if rare; the mistake is adding 'zu' unnecessarily.
  • Wir vermögen gestern gekommen
    Wir haben gestern kommen können
    Vermögen is not commonly used in perfect tense; use 'können' instead for past ability.

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vermoegen Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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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

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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)

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