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VerbA1

können

/ˈkœnən/

can / to be able to

Verb Details

Auxiliary
haben
Past participle
gekonnt
Separable
No
Irregular
Yes

Usage Note

Modal verb expressing ability or possibility. Also used for polite requests.

Example Sentences

Ich kann nicht schlafen.

I cannot sleep.

Kannst du mir helfen?

Can you help me?

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