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I Sth Modal Verb Form  /Maɪt   Negative Short

Level A2 
Kind modal verb
Front might 
IPA  /maɪt   / modal verb (negative might not; short form mightn't /ˈmaɪtnt   /)
Back *mümkün olmak, olası olmak
Geç kalabileceğini söyledi.
Back 2

might (modal verb)

 /maɪt   / modal verb (negative might not; short form mightn't /ˈmaɪtnt   /)
 
 1 used as the form of may when you report what sb has said
 He said he might be late.
Geç kalabileceğini söyledi.
 2 used for saying that sth is possible
 ‘Where's Vinay?’ ‘He might be upstairs (yukarıda olabilir).’
 I think I might have forgotten the tickets.
Sanırım biletleri unuttum.
 I might go out tonight (bu akşam dışarı çıkabilirim) – I haven't decided yet.
 She might not come if she's very busy.
Eğer çok meşgulse gelemeyebilir.
 3 (British, formal)
used to ask for sth or suggest sth very politely
 I wonder if I might go home half an hour early today?
Acaba bugün yarım saat erken gidebilir miyim?
 Might I suggest that we discuss this in private?
Bunu özel olarak tartışmayı önerebilir miyim?
IDIOMS
I might have known
used for saying that you are not surprised that sth has happened
 I might have known (biliyordum zaten) he wouldn't help.
may/might (just) as well
used for saying that sth is the best thing you can do in the situation, even though you may not want to do it
oldu olacak, bari
 I may as well tell you the truth – you'll find out anyway.
you, etc. might do sth
used when you are angry to say what sb could or should have done
oldu olacak, bari
 You might tell me if you're going to be late.
 They might at least have phoned if they're not coming.
 

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