Modal verbs in the present tense (Edexcel GCSE German): Flashcards

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Modal verbs in the present tense
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What does 'können' express in German?

Ability or possibility.

Conjugate 'müssen' for 'ich'.

Ich muss.

What is the German infinitive for 'to want'?

Wollen.

What does 'dürfen' mean?

To be allowed to / may.

Conjugate 'sollen' for 'du'.

Du sollst.

What does 'mögen' express?

Preference or liking.

Where is the infinitive placed in a German sentence?

At the end of the clause or sentence.

What is the polite form of 'ich will'?

Ich möchte.

Conjugate 'können' for 'wir'.

Wir können.

What is the word order with modal verbs?

Subject + Modal verb + Infinitive at the end.

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