Mögen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Mögen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to like", "to be fond of" or "to prefer".
Essential properties of "mögen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: mögen
- Simple past: mochte
- Participle: gemocht
irregulartransitive
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 "mögen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To like or prefer something/someone"
- Definition: "To indicate liking or preference for something or someone."
- Translation(s): to like, to be fond of, to prefer
- Synonym(s): lieben, Schätzen
- Antonym(s): hassen
- Related word(s): möchte, gefallen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich mag Schokolade.
- Sie mag ihren neuen Job.
- Wir mögen es, am Wochenende zu wandern.
2.) "To express a possibility or assumption"
- Definition: "To express a supposition or possibility."
- Translation(s): may, might, could (as in 'it may be')
- Synonym(s): können, dürfen
- Related word(s): möglich, wahrscheinlich
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er mag schon zu Hause sein.
- Es mag regnen.
- Sie mag das Buch schon gelesen haben.
3.) "To have affection or fondness for someone"
- Definition: "Used in the sense of having affinity or affection for someone."
- Translation(s): to like, to be fond of, to care for
- Synonym(s): liebhaben, gern haben
- Antonym(s): hassen
- Related word(s): lieben, mögen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich mag dich.
- Er mag seinen Freund sehr.
- Sie mag ihre Kollegen.
4.) "To be willing or inclined to do something"
- Definition: "To express a favorable disposition towards something."
- Translation(s): to be willing to, to be inclined to, to feel like
- Synonym(s): bereit sein, geneigt sein
- Antonym(s): ablehnen
- Related word(s): wollen, möchten
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich mag helfen.
- Sie mag gern neue Dinge lernen.
- Er mag es, neue Herausforderungen anzunehmen.
5.) "To prefer or choose something"
- Definition: "To indicate a preference or choice."
- Translation(s): to prefer, to choose, to rather
- Synonym(s): vorziehen, lieber haben
- Antonym(s): hassen
- Related word(s): bevorzugen, wählen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich mag lieber Tee als Kaffee.
- Sie mag es, früh aufzustehen.
- Er mag lieber Filme als Bücher.
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