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what is the function of modal verbs and how are they used?
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-modify another verb, and they
- used with the infinitive form of another verb. ex: Ich muss morgen nach Frankfurt fahren. (ich muss + fahren) The infinitive at the end may be left off when its meaning is clear: Ich muss morgen nach Frankfurt. ("I must [go/travel] to Frankfurt tomorrow.") -Whether implied or stated, the infinitive is always placed at the END of the sentence |
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what are the modal verbs two basic forms in the present tense?
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singular and plural.
"können." It has the basic forms "können" (plural) and "kann" (singular), for ich, du, er/sie/es (du adds its usual -st ending: du kannst). plural pronouns wir, ihr, sie/Sie, use können (ihr takes its usual -t ending: ihr könnt). |
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dürfen
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may, be permitted
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können
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can, be able
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mögen
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like
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wollen
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want to
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must, have to
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sollen
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should, ought to
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