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can

/kæn/modal verb · A1
PRIMARY MEANING

pouvoir

the modal auxiliary used to express ability

poderpouvoir

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modal auxiliary · grammar · grammatical

the modal auxiliary used to express ability

poderpouvoir

She can use the new system.Yeni sistemi kullanabiliyor.
can becan usecan help
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modal auxiliary · grammar · grammatical

the modal auxiliary used to ask for or give permission

poder / tener permisopouvoir / avoir la permission

Can I leave early today?Bugün erken çıkabilir miyim?
can Ican weyou can
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noun · objects · exact

a metal container used for food or drink

lataboîte métallique / canette

Please put the empty can in recycling.Lütfen boş kutuyu geri dönüşüme atın.
a can ofempty cantin can
REAL EXAMPLE
Can you help me?Bana yardım edebilir misin?
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