German Modal Verbs

Modalverben

Learn German modal verbs können, müssen, sollen, wollen, dürfen, mögen. Essential A2 grammar for expressing ability, necessity, permission, and desire. Master modal verb conjugation and usage in German sentences.

Learn 9 German words from the German Modal Verbs vocabulary list for A2 level in Grammar & Verbs category . Each word includes meanings, translations, pronunciations, conjugations, examples, collocations, idioms, synonyms, antonyms, and word families.

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Browse 9 German words from the German Modal Verbs vocabulary list. Each word card displays the German word, English translation, pronunciation, usage examples, level, category, and difficulty. Click "View Details" to see comprehensive information including conjugations, word families, synonyms, antonyms, collocations, and idioms.

können

to be able to, can
Examples
Ich kann schwimmen.
I can swim.
Kannst du Deutsch?
Can you speak German?
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müssen

must, to have to
Examples
Ich muss jetzt gehen.
I must go now.
Du musst lernen.
You must study.
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sollen

should, ought to
Examples
Du sollst lernen.
You should study.
Soll ich kommen?
Should I come?
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wollen

to want, to wish
Examples
Ich will nach Hause gehen.
I want to go home.
Was willst du?
What do you want?
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dürfen

may, to be allowed to
Examples
Darf ich hereinkommen?
May I come in?
Du darfst gehen.
You may go.
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mögen

to like, may
Examples
Ich mag Schokolade.
I like chocolate.
Magst du Kaffee?
Do you like coffee?
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kann

can, is able to
Examples
Ich kann schwimmen.
I can swim.
Er kann Deutsch sprechen.
He can speak German.
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sollte

should
Examples
Ich sollte lernen.
I should study.
Du solltest kommen.
You should come.
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würde

would
Examples
Ich würde gehen.
I would go.
Wenn ich Zeit hätte, würde ich lernen.
If I had time, I would study.
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