gemusst
had to (past participle of müssen)
English translations
- 01
must
- 02
had to
- 03
was obliged to
Word details
- German meaning
- Die Vergangenheitsform von 'müssen'; bedeutet, dass etwas notwendig oder obligatorisch war.
- English meaning
- Had to
- Synonym
- müssen
- German example
- Ich habe heute früh aufstehen müssen.
- English example
- I had to get up early today.
Related words
- losmüssen
To have to leave means needing to depart a place to be on time or fulfill an obligation.
- müssen
must
- muessen
Must
- durchmüssen
Endure
Example sentences with “gemusst”
Er hat das tun gemusst. (He had to do that - rare structure.)
Frequently asked questions
Why is 'gemusst' rare?
Like 'gesollt', it is replaced by the infinitive 'müssen' in perfect tense constructions (Ersatzinfinitiv).