motɕ
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
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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