Usage examples of "sich können" in German with translation to English

<>
Translations: all3744 can3396 may250 be able98
Mehr Studenten melden sich an der Universität an, als angenommen werden können. More students apply to the university than can be accepted.
Ich mag es nicht, wenn Mathematiker, die viel mehr als ich wissen, sich nicht genau ausdrücken können. I don't like it when mathematicians who know much more than I do can't express themselves explicitly.
Sie lebten so lange wie Gott in Frankreich, dass sie sich jetzt nicht an ein einfaches Leben ohne Luxus gewöhnen können. They lived high on the hog for so long, and now they can't adjust to a simple life without luxuries.
"Wir geben keine Rabatte," sagte die Frau streng. "Egal wie wenig. Nun ziehen sie das Kostüm aus, das sie sich nicht leisten können." "We don't give discounts," the woman said sternly. "Regardless how small. Now, please take off the suit if you can't afford it."
"Wir geben keine Rabatte" sagte die Frau streng, "egal wie klein. Jetzt ziehen Sie den Anzug aus, wenn Sie ihn sich nicht leisten können." "We don't give discounts," the woman said sternly. "Regardless how small. Now, please take off the suit if you can't afford it."
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.
Er konnte das Problem lösen. He was able to solve the problem.
Kann deine Mutter Auto fahren? Can your mother drive a car?
Das Gebäude kann jederzeit einstürzen. The building may crash at any time.
Tom konnte alle Fragen beantworten. Tom was able to answer all the questions.
Ich kann Ihnen unmöglich helfen. I cannot possibly help you.
Kann ich meine Telefonnummer hinterlassen? May I leave my phone number?
Jim konnte seine Wut unterdrücken. Jim was able to hold back his anger.
Examples of word usage in different contexts are provided solely for linguistic purposes, i.e. to study word usage in a sentence in one language and how they can be translated into another. All samples are automatically collected from a variety of publicly available open sources using bilingual search technologies.
If you find a spelling, punctuation or any other error in the original or translation, use the "Report a problem" option or write to us.

What is translation in context on PROMT.One

The “Contexts” section on PROMT.One is your translation-in-context tool that helps you find real examples of how words and phrases are used. Just enter a word and the service will show its translation in context — sentences from bilingual sources where this word is used together with its translation into the target language. This helps you understand subtle shades of meaning and correct usage in speech, whether it is a rare term or a common everyday phrase.

Millions of usage examples from real texts

Millions of translation examples are collected automatically from already translated texts: documents, websites, books, movie dialogues and more. Thanks to this, you can see a word in different situations — from formal business style to everyday colloquial speech. For convenience, the results can be filtered by a specific translation or topic, and you can also search within the examples found to quickly focus on the context you need.

How translation in context helps you learn a language

By using the “Contexts” section, you can effectively expand your vocabulary. The service clearly shows how idioms, phrasal verbs and polysemantic words are translated in different contexts. This makes language learning easier: you remember new words together with their real usage and immediately see correct translations in authentic, living language. Take advantage of context-based translation on PROMT.One — learning a language becomes easier and more engaging!