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Meaning of modal auxiliary | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A verb used to express the mood (or tense) of another verb.

Equivalents

Deutsch Modalverb
Suomi modaaliapuverbi
Magyar módbeli segédige
Polski czasownik modalny
Svenska modalt hjälpverb

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

modal case modal filter modal jazz modal logic modal particle modal scale

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