can
01
kunna, vara kapabel att
to be able to do somehing, make something, etc.
grammatisk information
morfologisk sammansättning
enkelt
tillståndsverb
regelbundet
presens
can
3:e person singular
can
presens particip
being able to
enkelt preteritum
could
perfekt particip
been able to
Exempel
With his carpentry skills, he can craft intricate wooden furniture.
02
avskeda, entlediga
terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
informellt
Exempel
The company canned him after repeated complaints from customers.
03
konservera, inlägga
to preserve food by sealing it in an airtight container, typically made of metal, through sterilization and vacuum sealing
Exempel
They canned the excess tomatoes from the garden to enjoy them during the winter months.
04
kunna, vara kapabel att
used to express that something is possible or may happen, exist, or be true
Exempel
Accidents can occur even with the best precautions.
05
kunna, veta
used to present an offer or suggestion
Exempel
We can meet after work if that suits you.
06
kunna, tillåta
to authorize or give permission for something
Exempel
You can leave early once your work is finished.
Can
grammatisk information
animacitetsstatus
icke-animat
morfologisk sammansättning
enkelt
räknebart
singular
not gender specific
pluralform
cans
Exempel
The party guests enjoyed sipping on soda cans while socializing.
1.1
burk, konservburk
the amount or contents within a cylindrical container made of metal or aluminum
Exempel
In the pantry, there were cans of tomatoes and beans ready for use in various recipes.
02
toalett, WC
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
informellt
Exempel
Where's the can? I need to wash my hands.
03
toalett, wc
a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination
informellt
Exempel
He sat on the can reading a magazine.
informellt
Exempel
He slipped and fell right on his can, laughing it off.
05
boj, flottör
a buoy with a round bottom and conical top
fackspråkligt
Exempel
The boat passed a red can near the harbor entrance.
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