Translation of "can" to German

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Dictionary translations for "can"

can [kæn] verb Conjugation

could / - / - / -

können (ability, possibility, suggestion)

Can I use your dictionary?

Kann ich dein Wörterbuch benutzen?

dürfen (request, permission)

Can I have some sweets?

Geben Sie mir bitte Süßigkeiten.

can [kæn] noun

pl. cans

die Dose f

May I open a can?

Darf ich eine Dose öffnen?

Phrases with "can" (18)

can opener - Büchsenöffner
garbage can - Abfalleimer
tin can - Blechdose
Can Can - Cancan
aluminum can - Aluminiumdose
ash can - Abfalleimer
Campbell's soup can - Campbell-Suppendose
jerry can - Benzinkanister
metal can - Blechkanister
oil can - Ölkanister

Contexts with "can"

Can I use your dictionary? Kann ich dein Wörterbuch benutzen?

Can I have some sweets? Geben Sie mir bitte Süßigkeiten.

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.

Can you lower the seat? Könnten Sie den Sitz runtermachen?

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