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

Infinitivemögen
Present (ich)mag
Present (du)magst
Present (er/sie/es)mag
Preterite (ich)mochte
Participle IIgemocht
Konjunktiv II (ich)möchte
Imperative (singular)
Imperative (plural)
Auxiliaryhaben

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.

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