German A1 · Grammar cheat code
Choose the modal for your meaning; it sends the infinitive to the end.
| Meaning | Modal | ich |
|---|---|---|
| can | können | kann |
| must | müssen | muss |
| would like | möchten | möchte |
| may | dürfen | darf |
| should | sollen | soll |
| want | wollen | will |
[object Object]
I have to go now.
[object Object]
He can cook well.
Singular modals change vowel; ich and er/sie/es always match.
| können | |
|---|---|
| ich | kann |
| du | kannst |
| er·sie·es | kann |
| wir | können |
| ihr | könnt |
| sie·Sie | können |
[object Object]
Can you come tomorrow?
[object Object]
He wants to work today.
Questions
- What is the rule for Modal Verbs: Present Tense?
- Choose the modal for your meaning; it sends the infinitive to the end.
- How do I use Modal Verbs: Present Tense?
- Plural forms use the full stem: wir können, ihr könnt — not kann.
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