kunnen
can, to be able to
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈkʏ.nən/
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Cultural Note
'Kunnen' is a modal verb used for both ability and possibility. 'Kunt' and 'kan' are both correct for 'jij.' In questions with inversion, 'kun je' sounds more natural than 'kan je,' though both are used. 'Dat kan' (that's possible) is a very common Dutch expression.
📝 Example Sentences
Kun je me helpen?
Can you help me?
Ik kan goed koken.
I can cook well.
Dat kan niet waar zijn!
That can't be true!