AUXILIARY VERB
müssen/ˈmʏsn̩/must; have to
müssen is a German auxiliary verb that means must or have to. It is pronounced /ˈmʏsn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "musste" and the past participle is "gemusst".
Definitions
1.to be required or obliged to do something(necessity/obligation)
a.expresses necessity imposed by circumstances, rules, or someone else
Ich muss morgen früh aufstehen.—I have to get up early tomorrow.
b.expresses subjective or logical necessity/inference
Du musst müde sein, nach so einem langen Tag.—You must be tired after such a long day.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | müssen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | muss |
| Present (du) | musst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | muss |
| Preterite (ich) | musste |
| Participle II | gemusst |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | müsste |
| Imperative (singular) | — |
| Imperative (plural) | — |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "müssen" mean in English?
- "müssen" means must or have to. It is a German auxiliary verb.
- How do you pronounce "müssen"?
- "müssen" is pronounced /ˈmʏsn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "müssen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "müssen" is "gemusst", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "müssen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "müssen" becomes "musste" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "müssen"?
- "müssen" is a auxiliary verb in German.
