Moeten: (must/ have to/ should)

Gebruik:

Taak, bevel, noodzaak

Present simple : must en have to : v.b. I must get up at 7 a.m.

Alle andere tijden vorm met have to: v.b. We had to leave early.

 

Logische gevolgtrekking

Present simple: must: v.b. He has worked hard so he must be tired.

Past: must have: v.b.So you have just returned from Aruba. That must have been a great holiday.

 

Eigenlijk moeten = wat gewenst is maar niet gebeurt

 

Present simple: ought to of should: v.b. You should not complain so much

Past: should have of ought to have: v.b. You should have gone to the police.

 

Kunnen: (Can/could/be able)

 

In staat zijn:

Present simple: can/ able to : v.b. I can speak English

Past simple could / was able: v.b. I was able to understand her.

Alle andere tijden: have never been/ will be able: v.b. I’ve never been able to do maths. Who will be able to help you if necessary.

 

Mogelijk zijn:

Present simple: can: v.b. It can be very cold here

Past simple He could be a real bore at times.

 

Toestemming:

Present simple: Can: v.b. Can I call you then?

Past simple: could: v.b.  He asked if he could go.