Translation of "can" to German

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Dictionary translations for "can"

can [kæn] verb Conjugation

could / - / - / -

können (ability, possibility, suggestion)

I can wait no longer.

Ich kann nicht länger warten.

dürfen (request, permission)

She can hardly speak Japanese.

Sie spricht kaum Japanisch.

can [kæn] noun

pl. cans

die Dose f

May I open a can?

Darf ich eine Dose öffnen?

Phrases with "can" (18)

can opener - Büchsenöffner
garbage can - Abfalleimer
tin can - Blechdose
Can Can - Cancan
aluminum can - Aluminiumdose
ash can - Abfalleimer
Campbell's soup can - Campbell-Suppendose
jerry can - Benzinkanister
metal can - Blechkanister
oil can - Ölkanister

Contexts with "can"

I can wait no longer. Ich kann nicht länger warten.

She can hardly speak Japanese. Sie spricht kaum Japanisch.

May I open a can? Darf ich eine Dose öffnen?

He was playing football with an empty can. Er hat mit einer leeren Büchse Fußball gespielt.

How can I reach you? Wie kann ich dich erreichen?

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