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

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Das können wir nicht tun. That we are not able to do.
Meine Eltern können kein Englisch. My parents don't speak English.
Nur Katzen können leicht geboren. Only cats are born simply like that.
Können Sie einen Moment warten? Would you mind waiting a few minutes?
Sie können mich gern haben I'll see you further first
Es hätte verhindert werden können. It was preventable.
Marys Eltern können Tom nicht ausstehen. Mary's parents hate Tom.
Es ist wichtig, Fremdsprachen zu können. It's important to know foreign languages.
Tom überschätzt definitiv sein eigenes Können. Tom definitely overestimates his own ability.
Männer können das besser als Frauen. Men are better at this than women.
Sie können sich Ihre Worte sparen You're wasting your breath
Frauen können das besser als Männer. Women are better at this than men.
Eine Hausfrau sollte gut haushalten können. A housewife should be economical.
Können Sie nachvollziehen, was ich sage? Am I making sense?
Die Fische können gefahrlos verzehrt werden. The fish are safe to eat.
Können Sie mir mal kurz helfen? Will you help me for a minute?
Manche Tiere können sehr gut klettern. Some animals are very good at climbing.
Das können Sie uns nicht erzählen Tell us another
Damit können Sie bei mir nicht landen That cuts no ice with me
Wie viele Sprachen können Sie gut sprechen? How many languages do you speak well?
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