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The modal verb mögen
The modal verb mögen has two principal meanings: firstly, it expresses a wish to do something and secondly, a liking, a desire towards someone or something.
The first meaning is mainly expressed through the use of the Konjunktiv II Präteritum and the second through the indicative mood.
| Examples | mood | meaning |
| Ich möchte noch ein Stück Pizza essen. | Konjunktiv II Präteritum | wish |
| Ich mag Pizza sehr gern. | indicative | liking |
The meaning of the previous examples can be transcribed in detail as follows:
| Examples | transcription |
| Ich möchte noch ein Stück Pizza essen. | Ich habe den Wunsch, noch ein Stück Pizza zu essen. |
| Ich mag Pizza sehr gern. | Ich finde großen Gefallen daran, Pizza zu essen. |