Translation of “might” to German

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Dictionary: "might" - translations and examples

might [maɪt] noun

pl. mights

die Kraft f

may [meɪ] verb Conjugation

might / - / - / -

können (possibility)

You may use my car.

Du kannst mein Auto benutzen.

dürfen (asking for and giving permission)

May I borrow your bicycle?

Darf ich mir dein Fahrrad ausleihen?

mögen (supposition, concession, wish)

May you both be happy!

Möget ihr beide glücklich sein!

Collocations with "might" (3)

as one might say come what might military might

"might": synonyms

might:: ability energy force power strength vigor

may:: allow can might permit

Exemples with "might"

You might be looking for Sie suchen vielleicht

Might I ask you a question? Darf ich Ihnen eine Frage stellen?

It might sound far-fetched but this is a real problem. Das mag wie an den Haaren herbeigezogen erscheinen, aber es ist ein echtes Problem.

It might have been worse Es hätte schlimmer sein können

She hinted that she might study abroad. Sie hat angedeutet, dass sie vielleicht im Ausland studieren wird.

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