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
kan
A container or vessel, especially for liquids, usually made of metal.
blik
A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).
conservenblik
A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).
blikje
A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).
gieter
A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).
mogen
(modal, _, auxiliary, _, verb, defective, informal) May; to be permitted or enabled to.
kunnen
(modal, _, auxiliary, _, verb, defective, informal) May; to be permitted or enabled to.
kunnen
(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
(transitive) To preserve by heating and sealing in a jar or can.
conserveren
(transitive) To preserve by heating and sealing in a jar or can.
afvoeren
(transitive) To discard, scrap or terminate (an idea, project, etc.).
stil houden
(transitive, slang) To shut up.
What does "can" mean?
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verb To be able to do something, or to know how to do it.
"She can speak three languages fluently."
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verb Used to say something is allowed or permitted.
"You can leave early if you finish your work."
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noun A sealed metal container, especially for food or drink.
"He grabbed a can of soup from the cupboard."
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verb To preserve food by sealing it in an airtight can or jar.
"They spent the weekend canning tomatoes from the garden."
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can in a sentence
- She can speak three languages fluently.
- Can you swim?
- You can leave early if you finish your work.
- Visitors can park in the yard behind the museum.
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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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