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can in Dutch

can in Dutch is pot, kan, blik — can means to be able to do something, or to know how to do it.

can in Dutch

pot
noun
kan
noun
A container or vessel, especially for liquids, usually made of metal.
blik
noun
A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).
conservenblik
noun
A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).
blikje
noun
A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).
gieter
noun
A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).
mogen
verb
(modal, _, auxiliary, _, verb, defective, informal) May; to be permitted or enabled to.
kunnen
verb
(modal, _, auxiliary, _, verb, defective, informal) May; to be permitted or enabled to.
kunnen
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.
inblikken
verb
(transitive) To preserve by heating and sealing in a jar or can.
conserveren
verb
(transitive) To preserve by heating and sealing in a jar or can.
afvoeren
verb
(transitive) To discard, scrap or terminate (an idea, project, etc.).
stil houden
verb
(transitive, slang) To shut up.

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 Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "can" in Dutch?

"can" in Dutch is pot, kan, blik. 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 Dutch, "can" is pot, kan, blik.

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

Yes — Dutch has 12 translations listed for "can": pot, kan, blik, conservenblik, blikje, gieter.

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