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can in Arabic

can in Arabic is صَفِيحَة, علبة, تنكة — can means to be able to do something, or to know how to do it.

can in Arabic

صَفِيحَة
noun feminine
Pronounced: ṣafīḥa
a more or less cylindrical vessel for liquids
علبة
noun feminine
Pronounced: ʕulbe, ʕilbe
a more or less cylindrical vessel for liquids
تنكة
noun feminine
Pronounced: tánake
a more or less cylindrical vessel for liquids

What does "can" mean?

  1. verb To be able to do something, or to know how to do it.
    "She can speak three languages fluently."
  2. verb Used to say something is allowed or permitted.
    "You can leave early if you finish your work."
  3. noun A sealed metal container, especially for food or drink.
    "He grabbed a can of soup from the cupboard."
  4. verb To preserve food by sealing it in an airtight can or jar.
    "They spent the weekend canning tomatoes from the garden."

can in a sentence

  • She can speak three languages fluently.
  • Can you swim?
  • You can leave early if you finish your work.
  • He grabbed a can of soup from the cupboard.

Common Arabic translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "can" in Arabic?

"can" in Arabic is صَفِيحَة, علبة, تنكة. can means: To be able to do something, or to know how to do it.

How do you pronounce صَفِيحَة?

"can" in Arabic is صَفِيحَة, pronounced "ṣafīḥa".

How do you use "can" in a sentence?

Example: "She can speak three languages fluently." In Arabic, "can" is صَفِيحَة, علبة, تنكة.

Are there other ways to say "can" in Arabic?

Yes — Arabic has 3 translations listed for "can": صَفِيحَة, علبة, تنكة.

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