mögen
Translation
to like, to may, to want
Examples
Ich mag dich.
I like you.
Das mag sein.
That may be.
Er mag vielleicht nicht kommen.
He may not come.
Grammar Patterns
((sth./sb.)) to like sth./sb. I like coffee.
((infinitive)) may/might do sth. That may be true.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gern haben, gefallen; Antonyms: hassen, verabscheuen
Etymology
From Old High German 'magan' (to be able to), related to English 'may'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'may'. While 'may' expresses possibility, 'mögen' primarily means 'to like'. 'Ich mag dich' = 'I like you'.