B1·18 min
Modal verbs
modal verbs
In this lesson you'll learn key vocabulary and useful phrases about modal verbs, with a short dialogue and a quick quiz.
Vocabulary
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ar putea
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trebuie
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ar trebui
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poate
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s-ar putea
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trebuie să
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ar
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Grammar
Useful pattern
Practise using the new vocabulary in simple sentences. Pay attention to word order and pronunciation when speaking about modal verbs.
- poate — can
- ar putea — could
- trebuie — must
Dialogue
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Let's talk about verbe modale.
Let's talk about modal verbs.
B
Sure! What is "poate" in your language?
Of course. "poate" means "can".
A
And "ar putea"?
"ar putea" means "could".
B
Great — let's practise more!
Great — let's practise more!
Quiz
Answer all questions, then check your score1.
What does "poate" mean?
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What does "ar putea" mean?
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What does "trebuie" mean?
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What does "ar trebui" mean?
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What does "poate" mean?