German vocabulary/Verbs/Modal verbs

A modal verb (also modal, modal auxiliary verb, modal auxiliary) is a type of auxiliary verb that is used to indicate modality. The use of auxiliary verbs to express modality is characteristic of Germanic languages. When a modal verb is used, the verb it modifies is kicked to the end of the sentence. For example:
 * Ich muss in den Tierpark gehen (i.e. I must go to the zoo).
 * Wir können es holen (i.e. We can get it).