The Polish verb "móc" means "can, to be able to" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "móc" across all 5 tenses. New to Polish verbs? Start with the Polish verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "móc" in the Present Tense
Czas teraźniejszy Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | mogę |
| ty | you (informal) | możesz |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | może |
| my | we | możemy |
| wy | you all | możecie |
| oni/one | they | mogą |
On może otworzyć okno.
He can open the window.
How to Conjugate "móc" in the Past Tense
Czas przeszły Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | mogłem |
| ty | you (informal) | mogłeś |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | mógł |
| my | we | mogliśmy |
| wy | you all | mogliście |
| oni/one | they | mogli |
Ona mogła kupić chleb.
She could buy bread.
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Czas przyszły Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | będę mógł |
| ty | you (informal) | będziesz mógł |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | będzie mógł |
| my | we | będziemy mogli |
| wy | you all | będziecie mogli |
| oni/one | they | będą mogli |
On będzie mógł nam pomóc.
He will be able to help us.
How to Conjugate "móc" in the Conditional Tense
Tryb warunkowy Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | mógłbym |
| ty | you (informal) | mógłbyś |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | mógłby |
| my | we | moglibyśmy |
| wy | you all | moglibyście |
| oni/one | they | mogliby |
Ona mogłaby pojechać w góry.
She could go to the mountains.
How to Conjugate "móc" in the Imperative Tense
Tryb rozkazujący Commands and requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ja | I | - |
| ty | you (informal) | - |
| on/ona/ono | he/she/it | niech może |
| my | we | - |
| wy | you all | - |
| oni/one | they | niech mogą |
Niech on będzie mógł wyjechać.
Let him be able to leave.
Frequently Asked Questions About "móc"
Is "móc" regular or irregular in Polish?
"Móc" is an irregular Polish verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "móc" mean in English?
The Polish verb "móc" means "can, to be able to" in English.
How do you conjugate "móc" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Czas teraźniejszy): ja → mogę, ty → możesz, on/ona/ono → może, my → możemy, wy → możecie, oni/one → mogą.
How many tenses does "móc" have in Polish?
"Móc" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Polish: Present, Past, Future, Conditional, Imperative.
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