can't wait
не терпится
I can't wait to see my nephew's first school play.
Мне не терпится увидеть первый школьный спектакль племянника.
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modal verb · A1 · very often · UK/US
can
can
Meaning of can
English
able to do something
Русский
быть в состоянии что-то сделать
Pronunciation
British English
/kæn/
American English
/kæn/
can with Russian translation
Сочетания и примеры со словом can
Типичные сочетания сгруппированы по смыслу. Зелёные слова можно открыть отдельно, чтобы продолжить изучение.
7 сочетаний
Сильные чувства, порывы и удивление
Strong feelings, urges and disbeliefcan't stand
терпеть не могу
I can't stand waiting in long lines at the post office.
Терпеть не могу стоять в длинных очередях на почте.
- can't believeне могу поверить
- can't help laughingне удержаться от смеха
Возможности и пределы
Means and limitscan't afford
не по карману
We can't afford a new car right now.
Сейчас новая машина нам не по карману.
как только смогу
I'll call you back as soon as I can.
Я перезвоню, как только смогу.
- do everything you canсделать всё возможное
can usage examples
🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian
Can you help me with this box?
Ты можешь помочь мне с этой коробкой?
🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian
I can swim well.
Я могу хорошо плавать.
can synonyms
Related word breakdowns
What's the difference between can, could, may, manage to, and be capable of
ENWhen I was young, I could run fast.
ENYou may leave now.
ENI managed to finish the work on time.
Advanced: broader words
B
🇬🇧English
be capable of
Formal; followed by -ing.
A1rare word
ENHe is capable of great concentration.
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Questions about this word
What does can mean?
able to do something
How do you pronounce can?
can is pronounced [kæn].
How is can used in a sentence?
Ты можешь помочь мне с этой коробкой? Translation: Can you help me with this box?
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