VERB
dürfen/ˈdʏʁfn̩/may; to be allowed to; might (probability)
dürfen is a German verb that means may, to be allowed to, or might (probability). It is pronounced /ˈdʏʁfn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "durfte" and the past participle is "gedurft".
Definitions
1.to be allowed to do something, to have permission(permission)
a.expressing permission
Du darfst hier rauchen.—You are allowed to smoke here.
2.to express a probable assumption (might; probably)(probability/assumption)
a.indicating likelihood
Er dürfte schon angekommen sein.—He has probably already arrived.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | dürfen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | darf |
| Present (du) | darfst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | darf |
| Preterite (ich) | durfte |
| Participle II | gedurft |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | dürfte |
| Imperative (singular) | — |
| Imperative (plural) | — |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "dürfen" mean in English?
- "dürfen" means may, to be allowed to, or might (probability). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "dürfen"?
- "dürfen" is pronounced /ˈdʏʁfn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "dürfen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "dürfen" is "gedurft", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "dürfen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "dürfen" becomes "durfte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "dürfen"?
- "dürfen" is a verb in German.
