can in Norwegian
can in Norwegian is boks, hermetikkboks, do — can means to be able to do something, or to know how to do it.
can in Norwegian
boks
A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).
hermetikkboks
A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).
do
(US, slang) a toilet or lavatory.
doskål
(US, slang) a toilet or lavatory.
bak
(childish, or, vulgar, slang, North American) Buttocks.
rompe
(childish, or, vulgar, slang, North American) Buttocks.
kunne
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.
- He grabbed a can of soup from the cupboard.
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What is "can" in Norwegian?
"can" in Norwegian is boks, hermetikkboks, do. 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 Norwegian, "can" is boks, hermetikkboks, do.
Are there other ways to say "can" in Norwegian?
Yes — Norwegian has 7 translations listed for "can": boks, hermetikkboks, do, doskål, bak, rompe.
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