B2
VerbSubjektiver Gebrauch der Modalverben
Subjective use of modal verbs (probability, assumption)
Examples
Er muss krank sein. (= Ich bin sicher.)
Sie dürfte etwa 30 sein. (= Ich vermute.)
Das könnte stimmen. (= Es ist möglich.)
Subjektive Modalverben
Modalverben zur Ausdruck von Vermutung und Wahrscheinlichkeit
CEFR B2 (B2.1) — Verb
Common Mistakes
Mixing up Subjektiver Gebrauch der Modalverben with similar structures at the same level.
Applying rules from your native language instead of German grammar patterns.
Tips
Practice conjugation tables daily — start with the most common verbs (sein, haben, werden, können, müssen).
Listen to German podcasts and pay attention to verb forms in context.
Practice this topic in context through conversations and writing exercises at the B2 level.
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