OpprinnelseFrom Old Norse kunna, from Proto-Germanic *kunnaną, from Proto-Indo-European *ǵneh₃-.
- can, could
“Jeg kan se deg.” — I can see you.
- might
“Jeg kan komme, hvis jeg kan finne tid.” — I might come, if I can find the time.
- can (be able to)
“Jeg kan spille fele.” — I can play the fiddle.
- to know
“Jeg kan denne sangen.” — I know this song. (lit. I can do this song.)
Bøyningerkan(present) · kunne(past) · kunnet(participle, past)