Can and can't: , , できる
The potential form says what you can and can't do: , , できる. You need it to make plans, to ask at shops whether you can pay by card or park, and to say no without saying no. Tap to hear any line. The bar at the bottom plays a hands-free drill for walking.
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25 things you can and can't do
Each card shows the dictionary form, the "can" form and a sentence you'd hear at home, in a shop or at the station. Words from earlier courses are marked.
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How to make the can-form
For u-verbs, the last sound moves from the u-row to the e-row, then add る. For る-verbs, swap る for られる. The result is a る-verb, so ない and た work as usual.
| Ends in | Becomes | Example |
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- を often becomes が. . You'll hear を too, and both are fine.
- The short version. Many people drop the ら: , , . You'll hear it all the time, but is always safe.
- Can see, can hear. For things you see or hear without trying, use and : .
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Four patterns to use today
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Say it in Japanese
Say each one out loud before you reveal the answer. Getting close counts.