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“can” in German

German

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Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkœnən/

Example

Ich kann dir morgen helfen.

I can help you tomorrow.

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How to say “can” in German

“Can” in German is können.

A person has the ability or circumstances that leave an action open to them.

Full entry for können: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with können

Sie können mir morgen helfen.

You can help me tomorrow.

Tips for using können

  • As a modal verb, können is followed by a bare infinitive, as in Ich kann dir morgen helfen, with helfen at the end.

Other German words for “can”

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Dose

feminine nouncan

Ich öffne die Dose.

I open the can.

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