mogen

Middle Dutch

verb
Definitions
  • to be capable of
  • can, to be able in given circumstances
  • (in questions) may, can, be allowed to
  • to be allowed, to be permitted
  • shall, to be expected to
  • to be required to

Etymology

Inherited from Old Dutch mugan inherited from Proto-Germanic *maganą (may, be able to, be able).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*maganą

Gloss

may, be able to, be able

Concept
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Person/Thing

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