Translation
to be able; can
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Examples
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I can come now.
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Can you see me?
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He could not tell the truth.
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They will be able to come with us.
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If I could, I would go with you.
is "to be able", and it runs through the same six endings as every other verb with no irregularity: , , , , , . The verb that follows it stays in the infinitive, so . The root also builds a family in the ordinary way: is "power", is "possible", and nepovo names the lack of it. Keep it apart from , which is knowing a fact, and , which is being allowed.
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Words built on povi with Esperanto's affixes. Read each one from its parts.
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povi: worksheet, infographic and listicle
Free printable study downloads for the Esperanto word "povi" (to be able; can): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.
This word is taught in chapter 1, lesson 6: povi, ŝi, tio and 11 more words.