Translation of German word "mögen" to English
mögen
/ˈmeːɡn̩/
Meaning
VerbTo enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of.
How to use
The modal verb mögen ('to like / may') expresses liking or preference (Ich mag Schokolade — I like chocolate). Conjugation in present: ich mag, du magst, er mag, wir mögen.
🇬🇧 English
to like
Example
Im Winter fahre ich sehr gerne Ski.
I really enjoy skiing in winter.
Ich mag die Seattle Mariners in dieser Saison.
I like the Seattle Mariners this season.
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Common phrases
- Ich mag das nicht.— I don't like that.
- Das mag sein.— That may be so / that's possible (idiomatic epistemic use)
- Magst du Kaffee?— Do you like coffee?
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich habe gemocht
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #159 in German
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What is the definition of the German word "mögen"?▼
The German word "mögen" is defined as: "To enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of."
What does the German word "mögen" mean?▼
The German word "mögen" means "to like" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich mag Kaffee." (which translates as "I really enjoy skiing in winter.").
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