Translation
to be able to, can (in general)
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Word origin
From Proto-Slavic mogti, from the Indo-European root megh, 'to be able'.
- Origin
- Proto-Slavic
- Root
- mogti
- English cognates
- may, might
Grammar
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
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There is nothing I can do to help you.
погро́мче?
Can you speak up a bit?
.
I can't find my keys.
Where this fits
Used in
Stories
(13)Скоро буду
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Коробка для Гали
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Одна дома
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Работа в кафе на лето
2 min read · Core 5000
В магазине одежды: белая футболка
2 min read · Core 5000
В магазине: подарок для мамы
2 min read · Core 5000
Я больше не буду
3 min read · Core 1000
Кто здесь журналист?
3 min read · Core 5000
Первое слово
3 min read · Core 1000
Бабушка-знаменитость
4 min read · Core 5000
Ошибка в списке
4 min read · Core 5000
Жалоба на барабан
4 min read · Core 5000
Не при бабушке
5 min read · Core 1000
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мочь: worksheet, infographic and listicle
Free printable study downloads for the Russian word "мочь" (to be able to, can (in general)): 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 8: мочь, вот, от and 11 more words.