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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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to be able kunnen

Examples of "can" in use

There are 29 examples of the Dutch word for "can" being used:
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Men can’t live without water. Mannen kunnen niet leven zonder water.
Children can easily squat. Kinderen kunnen gemakkelijk hurken.
It is sad that in the Netherlands, a country known as tolerant, parents cannot make this choice. Het is verdrietig dat in Nederland, een land dat bekend staat als tolerant, ouders deze keuze niet kunnen maken.
They can’t build dikes. Ze kunnen geen dijken maken.
Viruses can make you sick. Virussen kunnen je ziek maken.
the following phases can be distinguished de volgende fasen kunnen onderscheiden worden
Children can go crazy when they lose their favorite toys. Kinderen kunnen door het lint gaan als ze hun favoriete speelgoed verliezen.
The duckling expressed as his opinion, that it could be different, but the chicken was not able to do that. Het eendje gaf als zijn mening te kennen, dat het toch ook wel eens anders zou kunnen zijn maar dat kon de kip niet velen.
Mum, can elephants fly? Mama, kunnen olifanten vliegen?
Overlap can occur. Er kunnen overlappingen optreden.

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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.,
Mum, 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