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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 35 examples of the Dutch word for "can" being used:
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Many applications can be downloaded. Veel toepassingen kunnen worden gedownload.
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?
Thistles can be very sharp. Distels kunnen erg scherp zijn.
Children can be greedy sometimes. Kinderen kunnen soms hebberig zijn.
Overlap can occur. Er kunnen overlappingen optreden.
They can rest as long as they want to. Zij kunnen uitrusten zolang als zij willen.
They could have devoured us alive. Ze hadden ons levend kunnen verslinden.
Pimples can leave scars. Puisten kunnen littekens achterlaten.
According to a study by Stanford University windmills can brave wind speeds of up to 180 km/h. Volgens een onderzoek van de universiteit van Stanford kunnen windmolens windsnelheden tot 180 km/uur trotseren.

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According to a study by Stanford University windmills can brave wind speeds of up to 180 km/h.,
Can we prove it?,
Children can be greedy sometimes.,
Children can easily squat.,
Children can go crazy when they lose their favorite toys.,
Disorders of the immune system can lead to serious illnesses.,
Dogs can't tell colors apart.,
I could use some advice.,
I know, I think it might rain.,
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.,
Many applications can be downloaded.,
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.
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Joe van der Lee