modal auxiliary verb
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The word 'modal' comes from the Latin word 'modus', meaning 'measure' or 'manner'. 'Auxiliary' comes from the Latin word 'auxiliarius', meaning 'helping'.
مثال
- She can swim.
- You should study for the exam.
- They must leave now.
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- an auxiliary verb (such as `can' or `will') that is used to express modality