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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?