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No. 346 in German

müsse

"Müsse" is an outdated or poetic subjunctive form of "müssen," meaning "must" or "to have to."

In a sentence

  • Ich müsse heute für die Prüfung lernen.

    I should study for the exam today.

    In this sentence, 'müsse' represents the 1st person singular subjunctive I form of the verb 'müssen', usually employed in indirect speech or to express a hypothetical need or obligation.

  • Er sagte, sie müsse pünktlich sein.

    He said that she must be punctual.

    Here, 'müsse' is used in the 3rd person singular subjunctive I, reflecting a reported speech scenario to indicate obligation or requirement as relayed by someone else.

  • Würde er denken, dass ich müsse gehen?

    Would he think that I must go?

    This sentence utilizes 'müsse' in a hypothetical expression to emphasize the speculative obligation or requirement if another thought process were considered.

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