Application goal: Explaining limits to help.
Can is followed by a base verb without to. It expresses ability or a request. Use can’t for the negative and Can at the beginning of a question.
Context: Borrowing an item. Identify the wording that achieves this goal, then adapt the details to a situation of your own.
Can is followed by a base verb without to. It expresses ability or a request. Use can’t for the negative and Can at the beginning of a question.
Context: Borrowing an item. Identify the wording that achieves this goal, then adapt the details to a situation of your own.
Practical examples
Can I leave this form with you?
هل يمكنني ترك هذا النموذج لديك؟
I can take it to the manager this afternoon.
أستطيع إيصاله إلى المدير بعد ظهر اليوم.
I cannot promise an answer before tomorrow.
لا أستطيع أن أعدك برد قبل الغد.