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.
Ohne Lastschriftmandat darf der Stromanbieter nichts abbuchen.
Without a direct-debit mandate, the provider may not debit anything.
Niemand darf schummeln.
Nobody is allowed to cheat.
Beim Pubquiz darf niemand bei der Stichfrage schummeln.
At the pub quiz, nobody may cheat on the tiebreak question.
Niemand darf beim Spiel betrügen.
Nobody may cheat in the game.
Der Fahrer darf den Hund nicht überfahren.
The driver must not run over the dog.
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