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müssen

/ˈmʏsən/

must / to have to

Verb Details

Auxiliary
haben
Past participle
gemusst
Separable
No
Irregular
Yes

Usage Note

Modal verb expressing necessity or obligation. The infinitive always goes to the end.

Example Sentences

Ich muss jetzt gehen.

I have to go now.

Musst du arbeiten?

Do you have to work?

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