müssen
Translation
must, to have to
Examples
Du musst deine Hausaufgaben machen.
You must do your homework.
Du musst jetzt zum Arzt gehen.
You must go to the doctor now.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) + Infinitive to have to do sth. Du musst das Buch lesen.
((to sth.)) + Infinitive to have to go to sth. Du musst zur Schule gehen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sollen (should); Antonyms: dürfen (may), können (can)
Etymology
Direct cognate with the English word 'must', both from Proto-Germanic *mōtaną.
Memory Tips
It sounds almost identical to 'must'. Just remember 'du musst' means 'you must'.