VERB
mögen/ˈmøːɡən/to like; would like
mögen is a German verb that means to like or would like. It is pronounced /ˈmøːɡən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "mochte" and the past participle is "gemocht".
Definitions
1.used as a modal verb to express a polite wish or desire(polite request/desire)
a.would like (to do something or have something)
Ich möchte einen Kaffee, bitte.—I would like a coffee, please.
b.would like (to perform an action)
Möchten Sie mitkommen?—Would you like to come along?
Conjugation
| Infinitive | mögen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | mag |
| Present (du) | magst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | mag |
| Preterite (ich) | mochte |
| Participle II | gemocht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | möchte |
| Imperative (singular) | — |
| Imperative (plural) | — |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "mögen" mean in English?
- "mögen" means to like or would like. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "mögen"?
- "mögen" is pronounced /ˈmøːɡən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "mögen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "mögen" is "gemocht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "mögen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "mögen" becomes "mochte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "mögen"?
- "mögen" is a verb in German.
