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can in German

can in German is Kanister, Blechdose, Konservendose — can means to be able to do something, or to know how to do it.

can in German

Kanister
noun
A container or vessel, especially for liquids, usually made of metal.
Blechdose
noun
A container or vessel, especially for liquids, usually made of metal.
Konservendose
noun
A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).
Blechdose
noun
A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).
Kanne
noun
A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).
Gießkanne
noun
A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).
Klo
noun
(US, slang) a toilet or lavatory.
WC
noun
(US, slang) a toilet or lavatory.
Arschbacken
noun
(childish, or, vulgar, slang, North American) Buttocks.
Pobacken
noun
(childish, or, vulgar, slang, North American) Buttocks.
können
verb
(modal, _, auxiliary, _, verb, defective, informal) May; to be permitted or enabled to.
dürfen
verb
(modal, _, auxiliary, _, verb, defective, informal) May; to be permitted or enabled to.
können
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.
einmachen
verb
(transitive) To preserve by heating and sealing in a jar or can.
abbrechen
verb
(transitive) To discard, scrap or terminate (an idea, project, etc.).
den Mund halten
verb
(transitive, slang) To shut up.
die Klappe halten
verb
(transitive, slang) To shut up.
kündigen
verb
(US, euphemistic, transitive) To fire or dismiss an employee.
rausschmeißen
verb
(US, euphemistic, transitive) To fire or dismiss an employee.
feuern
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 German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "can" in German?

"can" in German is Kanister, Blechdose, Konservendose. 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 German, "can" is Kanister, Blechdose, Konservendose.

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

Yes — German has 18 translations listed for "can": Kanister, Blechdose, Konservendose, Kanne, Gießkanne, Klo.

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