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"can (singular)" in Dutch

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Summary

The Dutch translation for “can (singular)” is kan.

Pronounced the same

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can (2nd person singular; question form) kun
can (2nd person singular) kunt
can blik
can (noun) blikje

Examples of "can" in use

There are 167 examples of the Dutch word for "can" being used:
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I can do that. Dat kan ik.
I can’t agree with you. Ik kan het niet met je eens zijn.
Do you know how I can get there? Weet je hoe ik daar kan komen?
I can come with you. Ik kan met je mee.
I can’t come with you. Ik kan niet met je mee.
The question is whether he can do it or not. De vraag is of hij het kan doen of niet.
Can I stay? Kan ik blijven?
No one can have it all. Niemand kan alles hebben.
I can’t stay here. Ik kan hier niet blijven.
Tom can stay here as long as he wants. Tom kan hier blijven zolang als hij wil.

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A closed fist can indicate stress.,
A dismissed employee can receive monetary compensation.,
A loan can help buy a house.,
A tiny spark may become a great flame.,
A well-timed witty remark can do a lot.,
Above and beyond this, he can read Hebrew.,
An earthquake can happen at any time.,
An error may occur during installation.,
and will be verified during an interview that may be preceded by a written test,
Anyone can do their bit to protect the environment.,
Ben learned to make a fire without matches.,
but we don’t care,
Can I book a seat?,
Can I book a table?,
Can I charge my phone anywhere around here?,
Can I get insurance?,
Can I have breakfast in my room?,
Can I just pay a fine now?,
Can I pay by credit card?,
Can I stay?
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