kan — meaning in English
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English meaning
- may verb Used to say that something is possible or might happen.
Senses
kan is used for these senses in English:
- may (modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have permission to, be allowed. Used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests. [from 9th c.]
may — full definition
- verb Used to say that something is possible or might happen.
- verb Used to politely ask for or give permission.
- verb Used to express a wish or hope.
- name The fifth month of the year, between April and June.