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

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Wie kann es bewerkstelligt werden? How can it be done?
Kann ich dein Wörterbuch ausleihen? May I borrow your dictionary?
Sie kann zehn Sprachen sprechen. She is able to speak ten languages.
Kann ich einen Motorroller mieten? Can I rent a scooter?
Kann ich mich hier hinsetzen? May I sit here?
Er kann fünf Sprachen sprechen. He is able to speak five languages.
Sie kann nicht gelogen haben. She cannot have told a lie.
Ein Unfall kann jederzeit passieren. An accident may happen at any time.
Man sagt, dass er ohne Notizen reden kann. He is said to be able to speak without using notes.
Kann deine Mutter Auto fahren? Can your mother drive a car?
Das Gebäude kann jederzeit einstürzen. The building may crash at any time.
Tom kann morgen mit zu unserer Party kommen. Tom is able to come to our party tomorrow.
Ich kann Ihnen unmöglich helfen. I cannot possibly help you.
Kann ich meine Telefonnummer hinterlassen? May I leave my phone number?
Ich bin sicher, dass ich es finden kann. I'm sure I'll be able to find it.
Ich kann nichts damit anfangen I can't do anything with it
Kann ich mit dir sprechen? May I talk to you?
Der Junge kann sich alles merken, was er liest. The boy is able to memorize everything he reads.
Ich kann mich nicht bewegen. I can't move.
Kann ich mit Scheck zahlen? May I pay by check?
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