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can in Danish

can in Danish is dåse, kande, vandkande — can means to be able to do something, or to know how to do it.

can in Danish

dåse
noun
A container or vessel, especially for liquids, usually made of metal.
dåse
noun
A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).
kande
noun
A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).
vandkande
noun
A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).
balder
noun
(childish, or, vulgar, slang, North American) Buttocks.
kunne
verb
(modal, _, auxiliary, _, verb, defective, informal) May; to be permitted or enabled to.
måtte
verb
(modal, _, auxiliary, _, verb, defective, informal) May; to be permitted or enabled to.
kunne
verb
(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.
henkoge
verb
(transitive) To preserve by heating and sealing in a jar or can.
konservere
verb
(transitive) To preserve by heating and sealing in a jar or can.
smide ud
verb
(transitive) To discard, scrap or terminate (an idea, project, etc.).
holde mund
verb
(transitive, slang) To shut up.
afskedige
verb
(US, euphemistic, transitive) To fire or dismiss an employee.
fyre
verb
(US, euphemistic, transitive) To fire or dismiss an employee.

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.

Similar words in Danish

Common Danish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "can" in Danish?

"can" in Danish is dåse, kande, vandkande. can means: To be able to do something, or to know how to do it.

How do you use "can" in a sentence?

Example: "She can speak three languages fluently." In Danish, "can" is dåse, kande, vandkande.

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

Yes — Danish has 12 translations listed for "can": dåse, kande, vandkande, balder, kunne, måtte.

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