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"can (plural)" in Dutch

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The Dutch translation for “can (plural)” is kunnen.

Pronounced the same

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 Englishto be able Dutchkunnen Learn

Examples of "can" in use

There are 29 examples of the Dutch word for "can" being used:
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 EnglishMen can’t live without water. DutchMannen kunnen niet leven zonder water. Learn
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 EnglishChildren can easily squat. DutchKinderen kunnen gemakkelijk hurken. Learn
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 EnglishIt is sad that in the Netherlands, a country known as tolerant, parents cannot make this choice. DutchHet is verdrietig dat in Nederland, een land dat bekend staat als tolerant, ouders deze keuze niet kunnen maken. Learn
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 EnglishThey can’t build dikes. DutchZe kunnen geen dijken maken. Learn
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 EnglishViruses can make you sick. DutchVirussen kunnen je ziek maken. Learn
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 Englishthe following phases can be distinguished Dutchde volgende fasen kunnen onderscheiden worden Learn
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 EnglishChildren can go crazy when they lose their favorite toys. DutchKinderen kunnen door het lint gaan als ze hun favoriete speelgoed verliezen. Learn
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 EnglishThe duckling expressed as his opinion, that it could be different, but the chicken was not able to do that. DutchHet eendje gaf als zijn mening te kennen, dat het toch ook wel eens anders zou kunnen zijn maar dat kon de kip niet velen. Learn
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 EnglishMom, can elephants fly? DutchMama, kunnen olifanten vliegen? Learn
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 EnglishOverlap can occur. DutchEr kunnen overlappingen optreden. Learn

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According to a study by Stanford University windmills can brave wind speeds of up to 180 km/h.,
Children can easily squat.,
Children can go crazy when they lose their favorite toys.,
Disorders of the immune system can lead to serious illnesses.,
I could use some advice.,
It is sad that in the Netherlands, a country known as tolerant, parents cannot make this choice.,
Let’s find a quiet spot where we can talk.,
Men can’t live without water.,
Mom, can elephants fly?,
Overlap can occur.,
Owls can see in the dark.,
People can’t live without water.,
Pimples can leave scars.,
She didn’t know what she could do here.,
Some religious people can be very judgemental.,
The duckling expressed as his opinion, that it could be different, but the chicken was not able to do that.,
the following phases can be distinguished,
The stronger the response, the better we can respond to your needs.,
They can all drive.,
They can rest as long as they want to.
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Joe van der Lee