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Usages of dürfen
Der Haken ist kaputt, deshalb darf der Mantel nicht daran hängen.
The hook is broken, therefore the coat must not hang on it.
Auf dem Fahrradweg dürfen wir nicht parken.
We are not allowed to park on the bike path.
Ohne Ausweis darf ich das Paket an der Paketstation nicht abholen.
Without an ID card, I am not allowed to pick up the package at the parcel locker.
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