verb
to like, to care for
A1
mögen: a modal verb meaning 'to like' or 'to care for'. Irregular (stem o→ö: ich mag), past 'mochte', past participle 'gemocht'. Takes auxiliary haben in perfect (ich habe gemocht). Not reflexive. Use contrasts with 'möchten' (Konjunktiv II) meaning 'would like'. commonly
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Er mag sein neues Fahrrad sehr.
He really cares for his new bike.
Das Kind mochte den Saft nicht.
The child didn't like the juice.
Er mochte keine Äpfel.
He didn't like apples.
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Picture a heart above someone who 'mag' (likes) something.
Sounds like English 'mojo' (positive feeling) — link to 'like'.
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Mögen is a modal-like verb expressing liking; Konjunktiv II form 'möchte' is commonly used for polite requests (I would like).