motɕ

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Translation

to be able to, can

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

Verb typeimperfective, irregular with a g/zh stem change (могу, можешь, могут)

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

Examples

ничем помочь.

There is nothing I can do to help you.

погромче?

Can you speak up a bit?

приехать раньше.

He could have come earlier.

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This word is part of lesson 1.