might in German
might in German is Macht, Kraft, Vermögen — might means used to show that something is possible, though not certain.
might in German
Macht
(countable, uncountable) Power, strength, force, or influence held by a person or group.
Kraft
(uncountable) Physical strength or force.
Macht
(uncountable) The ability to do something.
Vermögen
(uncountable) The ability to do something.
könnte
(auxiliary) Used to indicate conditional or possible actions; would perhaps/maybe.
könnten
(auxiliary) Used to indicate conditional or possible actions; would perhaps/maybe.
What does "might" mean?
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aux Used to show that something is possible, though not certain.
"It might rain later, so bring an umbrella."
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noun Great power, strength, or force.
"The empire was at the height of its military might."
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aux The past tense of "may", used to ask permission or describe a past possibility.
"He asked if he might leave early."
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might in a sentence
- It might rain later, so bring an umbrella.
- The empire was at the height of its military might.
- She pushed the door open with all her might.
- He asked if he might leave early.
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What is "might" in German?
"might" in German is Macht, Kraft, Vermögen. might means: Used to show that something is possible, though not certain.
How do you use "might" in a sentence?
Example: "It might rain later, so bring an umbrella." In German, "might" is Macht, Kraft, Vermögen.
Are there other ways to say "might" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "might": Macht, Kraft, Vermögen, könnte, könnten.
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