Can: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฅซ
can
[ kรฆn ]
ability
Used to indicate ability or possibility.
Synonyms
be able to, have the ability to, have the capacity to
Examples of usage
- I can speak English fluently.
- She can run faster than him.
- Can you help me with this problem?
- We can finish the project by tomorrow.
- Can you believe what he just said?
Translations
Translations of the word "can" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pode
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคคเคพ เคนเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช kann
๐ฎ๐ฉ bisa
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะพะถะต
๐ต๐ฑ moลผe
๐ฏ๐ต ใงใใ (dekiru)
๐ซ๐ท peut
๐ช๐ธ puede
๐น๐ท yapabilir
๐ฐ๐ท ํ ์ ์๋ค (hal su itda)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุณุชุทูุน
๐จ๐ฟ mลฏลพe
๐ธ๐ฐ mรดลพe
๐จ๐ณ ๅฏไปฅ (kฤyว)
๐ธ๐ฎ lahko
๐ฎ๐ธ getur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผาฏะผะบัะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแฃแซแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bacarฤฑr
๐ฒ๐ฝ puede
Etymology
The word 'can' has a fascinating history, originating from the Old English word 'cunnan' meaning 'to know, know how to, be able'. Over time, it evolved to be used as a modal verb indicating ability or possibility. The noun form of 'can' as a cylindrical metal container has its roots in the late 14th century, from Old French 'canne' meaning 'container, vessel'. Today, 'can' is a versatile word used in various contexts across languages.
See also: canal, cane, canine, caning, canister, canning, cannot, canopy, canteen, could.