can in Swedish
can in Swedish is burk, konservburk, konserv — can means to be able to do something, or to know how to do it.
can in Swedish
burk
A container or vessel, especially for liquids, usually made of metal.
konservburk
A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).
konserv
A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).
kanna
A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).
vattenkanna
A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).
kunna
konservera
(transitive) To preserve by heating and sealing in a jar or can.
lägga in
(transitive) To preserve by heating and sealing in a jar or can.
knipa igen
(transitive, slang) To shut up.
stänga igen
(transitive, slang) To shut up.
sparka
(US, euphemistic, transitive) To fire or dismiss an employee.
kicka
(US, euphemistic, transitive) To fire or dismiss an employee.
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 Swedish?
"can" in Swedish is burk, konservburk, konserv. 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 Swedish, "can" is burk, konservburk, konserv.
Are there other ways to say "can" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 12 translations listed for "can": burk, konservburk, konserv, kanna, vattenkanna, kunna.
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