können
can
in der Lage sein, etwas zu tun
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können synonyms
What's the difference between können / dürfen / mögen / lassen
Means 'to like' or 'to love'; sometimes it can express desire, but not ability.
A very versatile verb: can mean 'to let', 'to leave', or 'to have something done'; not the same as simple ability.
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How to pronounce können and what this word means
können means can. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce können
[ˈkœnən]
können translation
can
können examples
Ich kann gut kochen.
können transcription
[ˈkœnən]
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können meaning: what does it mean?
in der Lage sein, etwas zu tun
können pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
können is pronounced as [ˈkœnən]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
können definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Ich kann gut kochen. Translation: Я умею хорошо готовить.
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