Mag sein.

Based on: mögen
Phrase
1.

That may be the case.

(usually followed up with a "but")
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Examples
  • "Ich habe nicht studiert, um jetzt als Praktikant Kaffee zu machen.""Mag sein. Aber so ist die Realität! Cappuccino bitte!"
  • "I didn't go to university, to now make coffee as an intern.""Might be/possibly. But it is what it is. Cappuccino please."(quite common still)

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Word of the Day – “möglich”

A fun look at why "möglich" is the German word for "possible" and what that has to do with the modal verb "mögen". Also, unfunny jokes.

Vocab: möglich, mögen, unmöglich, die Möglichkeit, möglicherweise, möglichst

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How many meanings does the German word 'Mag sein.' have?

Mag sein. has 1 distinct meaning: 1. That may be the case..

What is 'Mag sein.' related to?

The word 'Mag sein.' is related to mögen.

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Word of the Day – “möglich”
A fun look at why "möglich" is the German word for "possible" and what that has to do with the modal verb "mögen". Also, unfunny jokes.
Vocab: möglich, mögen, unmöglich, die Möglichkeit, möglicherweise, möglichst
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