Usage examples of "dürfe" in German with translation to English

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Tom fragte Mary, ob er sich ihr Englischbuch ausleihen dürfe. Tom asked Mary if he could borrow her English textbook.
Tom fragte Mary, ob er sich ihr Fahrrad ausleihen dürfe. Tom asked Mary if he could borrow her bicycle.
Tom fragte Mary, ob er den Brief ihrer Mutter lesen dürfe. Tom asked Mary if he could read her mother's letter.
Darf ich mich kurz vorstellen May I introduce myself briefly
Darf ich bitte mal anrufen? Can I make a telephone call, please?
Du darfst hier nicht parken. You mustn't park here.
Rosie durfte bis elf aufbleiben. Rosie was allowed to stay up till eleven o'clock.
Einen weiteren Fehler darfst du dir nicht mehr erlauben. You won't be allowed another mistake.
Darf ich mit ihm gehen? May I go with him?
Darf es noch etwas sein? Can I bring you anything else?
Du darfst es nicht berühren. You mustn't touch it.
Wir durften entweder Englisch oder Japanisch sprechen. We were allowed to speak either in English or in Japanese.
Sie dürfen sich hier nicht aufhalten. Dies ist Privatbesitz. You are not allowed here. This is private property.
Darf ich Ihren Pass sehen? May I see your passport?
Darf ich Ihnen behilflich sein? Can I give you a hand?
Sie dürfen hier nicht parken. You mustn't park here.
Du brauchst einen Führerschein, um fahren zu dürfen. To be allowed to drive you need a licence.
Darf ich einen Freund mitbringen? May I bring a friend?
Darf ich eine Büchse aufmachen? Can I open a can?
Diese Tatsache darf nicht vergessen werden. This fact must not be forgotten.
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