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"can (singular)" in Dutch

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Summary

The Dutch translation for “can (singular)” is kan.

Pronounced the same

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See also

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can (2nd person singular; question form) kun
can (2nd person singular) kunt
can blik
can (noun) blikje

Examples of "can" in use

There are 149 examples of the Dutch word for "can" being used:
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Revenge is a dish best served cold. Wraak is een gerecht dat het best koud geserveerd kan worden.
Melting polar icecaps could also contribute to an increase in sea levels. Het smelten van de poolkappen kan bijdragen aan het stijgen van het zeeniveau.
The future perfect tense can be difficult to conjugate in some languages. De toekomende voltooide tijd kan in sommige talen moeilijk vervoegbaar zijn.
Those who misbehave during the lesson can clear off and do not have to come back. Wie zich tijdens de les misdraagt, kan opkrassen en hoeft niet meer terug te komen.
Poverty is no hindrance to anyone who can be of use to the state, however low his prestige. Armoede is voor niemand die de staat van nut kan zijn een beletsel, hoe gering zijn aanzien ook is.
In legal proceedings, in absentia can be granted if a party does not show up. In een juridische procedure kan verstek verleend worden wanneer een partij niet komt opdagen.
When a 16-year-old does the same thing, that is deviant behaviour and can be responded to. Waneer een 16-jarige hetzelfde zou doen, is dat afwijkend gedrag en kan er wel op gereageerd worden.
The system administrator has configured your system such that this installation is not permitted. De systeembeheerder heeft het systeem zodanig ingesteld dat deze installatie niet kan worden uitgevoerd.
Jiujitsu is a Japanese martial art that allows you to control or see off an attacker in a few seconds. Jiujitsu is een Japanse zelfverdedigingskunst waarmee men in een paar seconden een aanvaller kan controleren of uitschakelen.

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A dismissed employee can receive monetary compensation.,
A loan can help buy a house.,
A tiny spark may become a great flame.,
A well-timed witty remark can do a lot.,
Above and beyond this, he can read Hebrew.,
An earthquake can happen at any time.,
An error may occur during installation.,
and will be verified during an interview that may be preceded by a written test,
Anyone can do their bit to protect the environment.,
Ben learned to make a fire without matches.,
but we don’t care,
Can I book a seat?,
Can I book a table?,
Can I charge my phone anywhere around here?,
Can I get insurance?,
Can I have breakfast in my room?,
Can I just pay a fine now?,
Can I pay by credit card?,
Can somebody help?,
Can Tom hear us?
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