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modal verb

/ˈmoʊdəl vɜrb/ /ˈməʊdəl vɜːb/
noun
GeneralLinguistics
  1. 1 modal yardımcı fiil, kiplik fiil countable

Definition (English)

A type of helping verb such as "can", "must", "should" used to express ability, possibility or obligation.

Example Sentences

  1. "Must" is a modal verb that shows necessity.
    "Must", zorunluluk gösteren bir modal yardımcı fiildir.
  2. A modal verb is always followed by the base form of a verb.
    Bir modal yardımcı fiili her zaman fiilin temel hâli izler.

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