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måtte
may / must
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Forms of måtte
- Present
- må
- Past
- måtte
- Perfect
- har måttet
Past tense (måtte) is identical to the infinitive — a modal quirk.
verbmay / must
Can be the past tense of 'må' (had to) or a subjunctive form expressing a wish (may it...).
måtte in a sentence
Jeg måtte gå tidligt.
I had to leave early.
Han måtte ikke komme ind.
He was not allowed to come in.
Måtte det gå dig vel!
May it go well for you!