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Can

kæn
Изключително Често Срещан
0 - 100
0 - 100
Индексът за честота и важност на думите показва колко често една дума се появява в даден език. Колкото по-малко е числото, толкова по-често се използва думата. Най-често използваните думи обикновено варират от 1 до 4000. Този индекс на важност ви помага да се съсредоточите върху най-полезните думи по време на процеса на изучаване на езика.

Can -

Ability or capacity to do something

Пример: I can speak Spanish fluently.
Употреба: informalКонтекст: daily conversations
Забележка: Expresses capability or skill

Permission or possibility

Пример: Can I borrow your pen?
Употреба: formal/informalКонтекст: asking for permission or inquiring about possibility
Забележка: Used to seek approval or inquire about feasibility

Request or offer to do something

Пример: Can I help you with your bags?
Употреба: formal/informalКонтекст: offering assistance or making a polite request
Забележка: Commonly used for polite interactions

Expression of doubt or disbelief

Пример: He can't be serious about that.
Употреба: informalКонтекст: expressing skepticism or disbelief
Забележка: Used to show skepticism or doubt

Possibility or likelihood

Пример: It can get quite cold in the mountains.
Употреба: formalКонтекст: discussing potential outcomes
Забележка: Used to indicate potential situations

Синоними на Can

May

May is used to express permission or possibility.
Пример: You may leave the room now.
Забележка: May is more formal and polite compared to can.

Could

Could is the past tense of can and is used to indicate possibility or ability in a polite way.
Пример: Could you help me with this task?
Забележка: Could is more polite and formal than can.

Be able to

Be able to is used to indicate capability or possibility.
Пример: I will be able to attend the meeting tomorrow.
Забележка: Be able to is often used in more formal or professional contexts.

Allowed to

Allowed to is used to indicate permission or authorization.
Пример: You are allowed to bring one guest to the event.
Забележка: Allowed to is more specific in terms of permission compared to can.

Have the ability to

Have the ability to is used to highlight someone's capability or skill.
Пример: She has the ability to speak multiple languages.
Забележка: Have the ability to emphasizes a particular skill or talent.

Изрази и често срещани фрази на Can

Can't wait

Expresses excitement or anticipation for something in the future.
Пример: I can't wait to see you tomorrow!
Забележка: The original word 'can' is used to indicate ability or permission, while 'can't wait' expresses eagerness.

Can't stand

To strongly dislike or have an intense aversion to something.
Пример: I can't stand the hot weather.
Забележка: While 'can' is about ability, 'can't stand' is about strong feelings of dislike.

Can of worms

Refers to a complicated situation or set of problems that arise when a seemingly simple issue is addressed.
Пример: Bringing up that topic opened a whole new can of worms.
Забележка: This idiom uses 'can' as a metaphorical container for a difficult situation, not related to ability or permission.

Kick the can down the road

To postpone dealing with a problem or making a decision, often leading to further issues later.
Пример: They decided to kick the can down the road and delay the decision.
Забележка: The phrase uses 'can' as a symbol for the issue being avoided, not in the context of ability or permission.

In the can

Refers to something being completed or finished, usually in a satisfactory manner.
Пример: The project is in the can, ready for release.
Забележка: This phrase uses 'can' to mean 'completed' or 'achieved,' not in the sense of ability or permission.

Can do

Indicates a positive and enthusiastic willingness or readiness to tackle challenges.
Пример: I have a positive attitude and a can-do spirit.
Забележка: The phrase 'can do' emphasizes a positive attitude rather than just the ability to do something.

Tin can

A metal container typically used for food or beverages.
Пример: He collected old tin cans to recycle them.
Забележка: While 'can' refers to the ability to do something, 'tin can' is a specific type of container.

Canned response

A pre-prepared or automated response that lacks personalization or genuine engagement.
Пример: The customer service representative gave a canned response to my complaint.
Забележка: This phrase uses 'canned' to mean 'pre-packaged' or 'standardized,' not related to the original meaning of 'can.'

Всекидневни (сленгови) изрази на Can

Canned

Refers to something that is pre-prepared, rehearsed, or lacking originality, often used in the context of responses or speeches.
Пример: I don't want to hear any canned responses, I want your honest opinion.
Забележка: The slang 'Canned' is derived from the idea of something being mass-produced and lackluster, contrasting with fresh or authentic content.

Canoodle

To engage in amorous behavior, hugging, kissing, or showing physical affection, usually in a playful or discreet manner.
Пример: I saw them canoodling in the park yesterday.
Забележка: The slang term 'Canoodle' is more informal and playful compared to 'kissing' or 'being affectionate', often used to convey a sense of intimacy.

Candy-ass

A derogatory term suggesting someone is weak, cowardly, or overly cautious.
Пример: Stop being a candy-ass and take some risks for once!
Забележка: The slang 'Candy-ass' is a harsher and more confrontational way to criticize someone's lack of courage, compared to using milder terms like 'timid' or 'hesitant'.

Cannonball

A type of jump into water where the person holds their body tightly like a ball, common in swimming pools.
Пример: Let's take a cannonball into the pool!
Забележка: The slang 'Cannonball' specifically refers to a particular style of jumping into water, distinct from regular diving or jumping techniques.

Canny

Having shrewdness, astuteness, or a clever ability to assess situations and make advantageous decisions.
Пример: She's a canny negotiator, always getting the best deals.
Забележка: The slang 'Canny' implies a level of intelligence and cunning in one's actions, suggesting a strategic mindset different from simply being 'wise' or 'intuitive'.

Canuck

A slang term referring to a Canadian person, often used affectionately or informally.
Пример: The hockey team is filled with talented Canuck players.
Забележка: The slang 'Canuck' is a colloquial term for Canadians, sometimes used in a lighthearted or friendly manner, different from the more formal 'Canadian'.

Can - Примери

I can swim.
Can you help me?
She can speak French fluently.
We can go to the park tomorrow.

Граматика на Can

Can - Спомагателен глагол (Auxiliary) / Модален глагол (Modal)
Лема: can
Спрежения
Глагол, основна форма (Verb, base form): can
Глагол, минало време (Verb, past tense): could
Срички, Разделяне и Ударение
Can съдържа 1 срички: can
Фонетична транскрипция: kən
can , kən (Червената сричка е ударена)

Can - Значимост и честота на употреба

Индексът за честота и важност на думите показва колко често една дума се появява в даден език. Колкото по-малко е числото, толкова по-често се използва думата. Най-често използваните думи обикновено варират от 1 до 4000.
Can: 0 - 100 (Изключително Често Срещан).
Този индекс на важност ви помага да се съсредоточите върху най-полезните думи по време на процеса на изучаване на езика.
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