"might" in German

Detailed translations for "might"

might

1. general

might(also: clout, leverage, power, potency)
die Macht{feminine}
Proculus... Show these cowards what really happens when yöu dare to challenge the might of Rome.
Proculus, zeig diesen Feiglingen, was passiert, wenn man Roms Macht herausfordert.
Don't be too hasty ordering coffee around here. You might not be too happy with the way they serve
Macht dich vielleicht nicht glücklich, wie die ihn hier servieren.

2. to be allowed to

might(also: may)
dürfen{intransitive verb}
If the two of them don't actually meet, we might just get away with it.
They shouldn't be chewed or crushed because they might become toxic.
Die Tabletten dürfen nicht zerkaut werden.

3. polite form of address

might(also: may)
dürfen{intransitive verb}
By the way, you might inform your Mr. Bane... Miss Allenbury is asking damages for $5 million.
Sie dürfen Mr. Bane übrigens darüber informieren, dass Miss Allenbury $5 Millionen Schadensersatz
- It's a cooking show and you don't cook. - That might change. - Not a chance.
Wir dürfen die Präsentation nicht außen vor lassen.

English synonyms for "might"

might {n}

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