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kunne — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • can verb To be able to do something, or to know how to do it.
  • dig verb To move earth aside, typically with a tool, in order to make a hole.

Senses

kunne is used for these senses in English:

  • can (modal, _, auxiliary, _, verb, defective, informal) May; to be permitted or enabled to.
  • can (Manglish, Singlish, intransitive) To be fine or acceptable; to be possible; (with liao or already) to be enough. Often used in conjunction with a variety of clause-final particles, e.g., lah, meh or one, to express different attitudes towards the subject matter.
  • dig (dated, _, slang, transitive) To appreciate, or like.

can — full definition

  1. verb To be able to do something, or to know how to do it.
  2. verb Used to say something is allowed or permitted.
  3. noun A sealed metal container, especially for food or drink.
  4. verb To preserve food by sealing it in an airtight can or jar.
  5. verb Informally, to dismiss someone from a job, or to scrap a plan.

dig — full definition

  1. verb To move earth aside, typically with a tool, in order to make a hole.
  2. verb To search for information; to investigate.
  3. verb (informal) To like or appreciate something.
  4. noun A site where an archaeological excavation is taking place.
  5. noun A sarcastic or critical remark aimed at someone.

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