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Modal Verbs

kunnen · moeten · mogen · willen · zullen

GrammarA2
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Kick verb to end
A2 Level
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Modal verbs express ability, necessity, or permission. They take the second position in the sentence and kick the main verb to the very end in its full infinitive form.

The 5 Modal Verbs
Verb Meaning Example Sentence
kunnen can / ability Ik kan morgen niet werken. (I cannot work tomorrow.)
moeten must / have to Wij moeten naar de dokter gaan. (We must go to the doctor.)
mogen may / permitted Jij mag hier niet parkeren. (You are not allowed to park here.)
willen want to Zij wil een nieuwe auto kopen. (She wants to buy a new car.)
zullen will / shall (future) Wij zullen dat morgen doen. (We will do that tomorrow.)