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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

  1. verb Used to say that something is possible or might happen.
  2. verb Used to politely ask for or give permission.
  3. verb Used to express a wish or hope.
  4. name The fifth month of the year, between April and June.
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