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

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I can wait no longer. Ich kann nicht länger warten.
She can hardly speak Japanese. Sie spricht kaum Japanisch.
May I open a can? Darf ich eine Dose öffnen?
He was playing football with an empty can. Er hat mit einer leeren Büchse Fußball gespielt.
How can I reach you? Wie kann ich dich erreichen?
Can I use your telephone? Darf ich dein Telefon benutzen?
The beggar rattled a few meager coins in his tin can. Der Bettler klapperte mit ein paar wenigen Münzen in seiner Dose.
Can you not speak English? Kannst du nicht Englisch sprechen?
Can I have some sweets? Geben Sie mir bitte Süßigkeiten.
Can I cancel my ticket? Kann ich mein Ticket stornieren?
Can I take pictures here? Darf ich hier fotografieren?
How well can you swim? Wie gut kannst du schwimmen?
Can I ask some questions? Darf ich einige Fragen stellen?
Can I change the channel? Kann ich den Kanal wechseln?
Can I use your pencil? Darf ich Ihren Bleistift benutzen?
Can you raise the seat? Können Sie den Sitz anheben?
Can I borrow your scissors? Darf ich Ihre Schere ausleihen?
Can I leave a message? Kann ich eine Nachricht hinterlassen?
Can I have a pipe? Geben Sie mir bitte eine Pfeife.
I can open the window. Ich kann das Fenster öffnen.
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