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можно

Translation of можно

may

Russian word in Latin letters: mozhno

Meaning of можно

Russian

Спрашивает или даёт разрешение, например войти в класс.

English

used to give or ask permission

may

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[ˈmoʐnə]
Russian · Female

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  1. May I come in?

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    Можно войти?

  2. May I sit here?

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    Можно мне здесь сесть?

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🇷🇺Russian
разрешите

Very polite and formal way to ask.

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used to give or ask permission

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May I come in? Translation: Можно войти?

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