Norwegian English Dictionary

Norsk - English

kan in English:

1. can


I can't forget him.
If we can just make it through one more month, we'll be sitting pretty.
Global warming can cause serious problems for wild animals, too.
I can give you a copy of the report, but I can't vouch for its accuracy.
I'm driving into town so I can drop you off on the way.
A wooden building can easily catch fire.
Who can read the heroic deeds of brave men without a feeling of respect and admiration?
It's a very dangerous sport, where a slight mistake can lead to serious injury.
Can I go horseback riding next Sunday?
Many people believe acupuncture can cure diseases.
We can continue playing, as long as we don't make too much noise.
Eating healthfully can help prevent heart disease.
The hospital restricts the number of visitors who can enter the intensive care unit.
Can we really learn to speak a foreign language like a native?
The city can be reached in less than 20 minutes by car from here.

2. might


This might hurt.
Information is sometimes held back from patients when it is thought it might upset them.
The problem is not as simple as it might seem at first sight.
If I should be suddenly spoken to in English, I might run away.
Sometimes it's just best to avoid topics that might be controversial.
If students today had more free time, they might show more interest in politics.
It's getting easier to find audio files by native speakers for almost any language you might want to study.
I might have done well on yesterday's test, but I do not know the results yet.
Do you know where I might find small cowboy boots?
Education about birth control might help cut down on adolescent pregnancies.
Actually it might be a good idea to start right now.
That might be a little inconvenient for you, don't you think?
Judging from the look of the sky, we might have a shower before nightfall.
You might want to come over and play poker with me and my friends next Friday evening.
It looks like it may rain today. I'm worried that our cherry-blossom-viewing party might be canceled.

English word "kan"(might) occurs in sets:

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