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can noun

  /ˈkæn/ , /ˈkæːn/ , [ˈkeən]
  • A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).
blik, conservenblik, blikje, gieter
  • A more or less cylindrical and often metal container or vessel.
kan
pot

can verb

  /kən/ , /ˈkæn/ , /ˈkɛn/ , [kʰn̩] , [kʰən] , [ˈkʰan] , [ˈkʰæn] , [ˈkʰɛən ~ ˈkʰeən] , [ˈkʰɛːn] , [ˈkʰɛˑn]
  • (auxiliary, _, verb, defective) To know how to; to be able to.
kunnen, vermogen
  • (modal, _, auxiliary, _, verb, defective, informal) May; to be permitted or enabled to.
mogen, kunnen

can verb

  /ˈkæn/ , /ˈkæːn/ , [ˈkeən]
  • To preserve by heating and sealing in a jar or can.
inblikken, conserveren
  • To discard, scrap or terminate (an idea, project, etc.).
afvoeren
  • (transitive, slang) To shut up.
stil houden

canned adjective

  /kænd/
  • Preserved in cans.
nachtclub
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