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Dürfen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Dürfen" is used as verb with the meaning of "be allowed", "be permitted" or "may".
Essential properties of "dürfen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: dürfen
- Simple past: durfte
- Participle: gedurft
irregular
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "dürfen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To be allowed or permitted to do something"
- Definition: "To have permission or be authorized to do something."
- Translation(s): be allowed, be permitted, may
- Synonym(s): erlauben, gestatten
- Antonym(s): müssen
- Related word(s): Erlaubnis, Genehmigung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich darf heute länger aufbleiben.
- Du darfst hier nicht parken.
- Wir dürfen ins Kino gehen.
2.) "To express possibility or assumption"
- Definition: "To indicate a possibility or assumption."
- Translation(s): may, might, could, possibly
- Synonym(s): möglicherweise, vielleicht
- Related word(s): Möglichkeit, Vermutung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Es darf sein, dass er schon gegangen ist.
- Das darf wohl stimmen.
- Es darf passieren, dass wir uns verspäten.
3.) "To suggest or recommend something"
- Definition: "To express a suggestion or recommendation."
- Translation(s): may, should, can, feel free to
- Synonym(s): sollen, empfehlen
- Related word(s): Rat, Empfehlung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Du darfst ihn gerne fragen.
- Man darf ruhig einmal nein sagen.
- Ihr darf das Buch lesen.
4.) "To express a prohibition or not being allowed"
- Definition: "To indicate a prohibition or denial."
- Translation(s): must not, not allowed, forbidden
- Synonym(s): verbieten, untersagen
- Antonym(s): dürfen
- Related word(s): Verbot, Untersagung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Du darfst das nicht tun.
- Er darf nicht rauchen.
- Wir düfen hier nicht bleiben.