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can in Malay

boleh

/kæn/

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British/kan/

can in Malay: boleh, bisa, tin, kupi. In English, can means to know how to.

Malay words for can

to be able to; to know how to
boleh, bisa
may
boleh
a more or less cylindrical vessel for liquids
tin, kupi, kaleng
a tin-plate canister
tin
to preserve
mengetinkan
to fire or dismiss an employee
pecat

English meaning of can

  1. verb To know how to.
  2. verb To be able to.
  3. verb May; to be permitted or enabled to.
  4. verb To have the potential to; to be possible for (someone or something) to.

Full definition of can

can in a sentence

  • She can speak English, French, and German.
  • I can play football.
  • Can you remember your fifth birthday?

Synonyms of can

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Questions about can in Malay

What is the meaning of can in Malay?
Can in Malay is boleh, bisa, tin, kupi.
Apakah maksud can dalam bahasa Melayu?
Can: boleh, bisa, tin, kupi.
What does can mean in English?
Can means to know how to.

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