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 obliged to; must; have to(necessity, obligation)
a.expressing obligation or necessity
Ich muss morgen früh aufstehen.—I have to get up early tomorrow.
b.to indicate something is necessary due to circumstances
Wir müssen noch einkaufen gehen.—We still have to go grocery shopping.
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.
