Can - translation, pronunciation and examples
can
able to do something
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When to use can
Ты можешь помочь мне с этой коробкой?
Я могу хорошо плавать.
can usage examples
Ты можешь помочь мне с этой коробкой?
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Similar words
the basic modal verb for ability or possibility
a longer, neutral way to say someone can do something
often means permission or a formal, uncertain possibility rather than ability
used for past ability, polite requests, or weaker possibility
to succeed in doing something difficult
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can belongs to the topic "Top 300". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
can synonyms
What's the difference between can / have the ability to / may / could / manage to / be capable of
the basic modal verb for ability or possibility
I can swim.
Я умею плавать.
a longer, neutral way to say someone can do something
Students should have the ability to read quickly.
У студентов должна быть способность быстро читать.
often means permission or a formal, uncertain possibility rather than ability
You may leave now.
Вы можете идти сейчас.
When I was young, I could run fast.
Когда я был молод, я мог быстро бегать.
I managed to finish the work on time.
Я сумел закончить работу вовремя.
used to say someone has the capacity or ability to do something, often more formal
He is capable of great concentration.
Он способен на большую концентрацию.
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How to pronounce can and what this word means
can translation: мочь. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce can
/kæn/
can translation
мочь
can examples
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can transcription
/kæn/, /kæn/
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can meaning: what does it mean?
able to do something
can pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
can is pronounced as /kæn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
can definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Can you help me with this box? Translation: Ты можешь помочь мне с этой коробкой?
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