German grammar A2 · Lesson 2 of 4
Modal verbs
The modal verbs are , , , , and . They are conjugated in second place, and the other verb goes to the end as an infinitive:
The singular forms are irregular, and and are identical: , , ; , , ; , , . The plural forms are regular: , , .
means must, but means need not. To forbid something use :
Examples
- Ich kann gut schwimmen.
- Du musst früh aufstehen.
- Wir wollen ins Kino gehen.
- Hier darf man nicht parken.
- Er soll mehr Wasser trinken.