Usage examples of "können" in German with translation to English

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Einige Vogelarten können nicht fliegen. Some kinds of birds can't fly.
Erdbeben können jeden Augenblick geschehen. Earthquakes may occur at any moment.
Du wirst bald schwimmen können. You will soon be able to swim.
Können Sie auf einen Dollar herausgeben? Do you have change for a dollar?
Wir würden uns freuen, Sie an unserem Ausstellungsstand begrüßen zu können We will be pleased to welcome you at our exhibition stand
Schachspielen erfordert ein gewisses Maß an Können. Playing chess requires a certain amount of skill.
Können Sie dieses Rezept fertigmachen? Can you make this recipe?
Sie können auch selbst hingehen. You may as well go yourself.
Ich werde sie heiraten können. I will be able to marry her.
Du hättest das seit langem erledigen können. You should have completed it long ago.
Er spielt die Rolle von Macbeth mit großem Können. He plays the role of Macbeth with great skill.
Sie können hier offen sprechen. You can speak out freely here.
Sie können es ruhig gestehen You may as well own up
Gleichgeschlechtliche Paare sollten heiraten können. Same-sex couples should be able to get married.
Wann hast du dich in der letzten Zeit richtig ausweinen können? When was the last time you had a really good cry?
Wir können hier nicht bleiben. We can't stay here.
Sie können mein Auto benutzen. You may use my car.
Bald wird sie schwimmen können. She will be able to swim soon.
Sie hatten ein Feuer gemacht, auf dem man einen Ochsen hätte braten können. They had lit a fire fit to roast an ox.
Können Sie dieses Problem lösen? Can you solve this problem?
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