How is the word мочь translated from Russian to English

Быть в состоянии что-то сделать.

To be able to do something.

verb
English translation
can

Examples with “мочь”

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  • Я могу плавать, но не очень хорошо. I can swim, but not very well.

  • Я умею плавать быстрее всех в своём классе. I can swim faster than anyone else in my class.

  • Он открыл банку фасоли. He opened a can of beans.

  • Я консервирую овощи каждое лето, чтобы запастись на зиму. I can vegetables every summer to stock up for the winter.

  • Ты можешь водить грузовик? Can you drive a truck?

  • Она может поднять эту коробку сама. She can lift that box on her own.

  • Выброси пустые банки в тот бак. Throw the empty cans into that bin.

  • Бабушка научила меня консервировать персики. My grandmother taught me how to can peaches.

  • Мы можем закончить это сегодня, если поторопимся. We can finish this today if we hurry.

  • Отсюда тебя никто не может услышать. Nobody can hear you from here.

  • В шкафу есть ещё одна банка? Is there another can in the cupboard?

  • Ты консервируешь помидоры дома? Do you can tomatoes at home?

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FAQ about “мочь”

How is “мочь” translated from Russian?
“мочь” translates into English as “can”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “мочь” mean?
Meaning of “мочь”: Быть в состоянии что-то сделать. In English — “can”.
What part of speech is “мочь”?
“мочь” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “мочь”?
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