mögen
Translation
to like, to be fond of
Examples
Magst du Kaffee?
Do you like coffee?
Ich mag es nicht, wenn du lügst.
I don't like it when you lie.
Grammar Patterns
to like ((sb./sth.)) Magst du klassische Musik?
Similar Words
gefallen (to be pleasing), lieben (to love); Antonyms: hassen (to hate)
Etymology
From Old High German 'magan' (to be able, to have power), related to English 'may'.
Memory Tips
'Magst' sounds a bit like 'magic'. Think about things you like having a 'magical' appeal to you.