might
Simple past of maySimple past of may: Used to indicate a desired past action that was not done.
» The store might be closed already.
Der Laden könnte schon geschlossen sein.
Магазин уже может быть закрыт.
Магазин вже може бути закритим.
Meaning
5 sensesSimple past of may
(auxiliary, no past participle, no present participle)Used to indicate a desired past action that was not done.
You might have warned me about the thunderstorm.
(auxiliary, no past participle, no present participle)Used to indicate conditional or possible actions; would perhaps/maybe.
Well, I might go to a party, but I haven't decided yet.
könnte, könnten
мо́же бу́тиmóže búty
(auxiliary, no past participle, no present participle)Used concessively to admit something before making a more accurate or important statement; although
I might be in a wheelchair, but I still want to be treated as a lady.
(UK, auxiliary, no past participle, no present participle)Used to express certainty.
Yeah, I think we might need something a bit sturdier.
(archaic, auxiliary, no past participle, no present participle, often)Used in polite requests for permission.
"Might I take the last biscuit? I wonder if I might have a little more coffee too." "Yes you may, help yourself.".
Examples
10595 sentencesThe store might be closed already.
Магазин вже може бути закритим.
ruМагазин уже может быть закрыт.
deDer Laden könnte schon geschlossen sein.
You might be late for school.
Ти можеш запізднитися до школи.
ruТы можешь опоздать в школу.
deDu kommst vielleicht zu spät zur Schule.
She might have met him yesterday.
Можливо, вона зустріла його вчора.
ruОна, возможно, встречала его вчера.
She might possibly know the answer.
Можливо вона знає відповідь.
Tom might not know the answer.
Можливо, Том не знає відповіді.
ruТом может не знать ответа.
deMöglicherweise weiß Tom die Antwort nicht.
Translations
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Origin
From Old English meahte and mihte, inflections of magan, whence English may.From Old English meahte and mihte, inflections of magan, whence English may.
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Forms
might, mighting, might, might| Base form | might · to might |
|---|---|
| Past simple | might |
Modal verbs have one form for every person and take a bare infinitive.
| Affirmative | Negative | Question | |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | might … | mightn't … | Might I …? |
| you | might … | mightn't … | Might you …? |
| he, she, it | might … | mightn't … | Might he …? |
| we | might … | mightn't … | Might we …? |
| they | might … | mightn't … | Might they …? |
Synonyms
3 synonymsWord family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- B1Modals of deduction: must, might, can't — Because the lesson uses it
- C1Hedging and register — Because the lesson uses it