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"Can" is a modal verb in Catalan that is used to express ability, possibility, permission, and requests. In this lesson, we will explore how to use "can" in different contexts in Catalan.
[[File:Modal Verb ¨can¨ in Catalan.png|alt=Modal Verb ¨can¨ in Catalan|thumb|Modal Verb ¨can¨ in Catalan]]
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== Ability ==
In today's lesson you will learn the '''MODAL VERB ¨CAN¨''' in Catalan.
"Can" is often used to express ability in Catalan. To do this, you simply need to conjugate the verb "poder" (to be able to) according to the subject of the sentence. For example:


* Jo puc nedar molt bé. (I can swim very well.)
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* Ell pot parlar quatre llengües. (He can speak four languages.)


== Possibility ==
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"Can" can also be used to express possibility in Catalan. In this case, it is often followed by the verb "ser" (to be) and an adjective or noun. For example:


* Pot ser que plougui demà. (It may rain tomorrow.)
* Pots ser un gran escriptor. (You can be a great writer.)
== Permission ==
"Can" can be used to express permission in Catalan. In this case, it is often followed by the verb "fer" (to do) and an action. For example:
* Pots fer-ho si vols. (You can do it if you want.)
* Podem anar al parc? (Can we go to the park?)
== Requests ==
"Can" can also be used to make requests in Catalan. In this case, it is often followed by the verb in the infinitive form. For example:
* Em pots ajudar a portar això? (Can you help me carry this?)
* Podries obrir la finestra, si us plau? (Could you open the window, please?)
[[File:Modal Verb ¨can¨ in Catalan.png|alt=Modal Verb ¨can¨ in Catalan|thumb]]
== Poder ==
=== Present Tense ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!Verb in English
!Verb in Catalan
!Past tense
!Brazilian Portuguese
|-
!
!
!
!
|-
!'''CAN'''
!'''PODER'''
!
!'''PODER'''
|-
!
!
!
!
|-
|-
!'''I COULD'''
|
|'''JO PODIA'''
!'''EU PODIA'''
|-
!'''YOU COULD'''
|
|'''VOSTÈ PODIA'''
!'''VOCÊ PODIA'''
|-
!'''HE COULD'''
|
|'''ELL PODIA'''
!'''ELE PODIA'''
|-
!'''SHE COULD'''
|
|'''ELLA PODIA'''
!'''ELA PODIA'''
|-
!'''WE COULD'''
|
|'''NOSALTRES PODIEM'''
!'''NÓS PODÍAMOS'''
|-
!'''YOU COULD (PLURAL)'''
|
|'''VOSALTRES PODIEU'''
!'''VOCÊS PODIAM'''
|-
!'''THEY COULD'''
|
|'''ELLS PODIEN'''
!'''ELES PODIAM'''
|-
|
|
|
|
|-
!Verbs in English
!Verb in Catalan
!Present tense
!Brazilian Portuguese
|-
!
!
!
!
|-
!'''CAN'''
!'''PODER'''
!
!'''PODER'''
|-
!
!
!
!
|-
!'''I CAN'''
|
|'''JO PUC'''
|'''JO PUC'''
!'''EU POSSO'''
|-
|-
!'''YOU CAN'''
|
|'''VOSTÈ POT'''
|'''VOSTÈ POT'''
!'''VOCÊ PODE'''
|-
|-
!'''HE CAN'''
|
|'''ELL POT'''
|'''ELL POT'''
!'''ELE PODE'''
|-
|-
!'''SHE CAN'''
|
|'''ELLA POT'''
|'''ELLA POT'''
!'''ELA PODE'''
|-
|-
!'''WE CAN'''
|
|'''NOSALTRES PODEM'''
|'''NOSALTRES PODEM'''
!'''NÓS PODEMOS'''
|-
|-
!'''YOU CAN (PLURAL)'''
|
|'''VOSALTRES PODEU'''
|'''VOSALTRES PODEU'''
!'''VOCÊS PODEM'''
|-
|-
!'''THEY CAN'''
|
|'''ELLS PODEN'''
|'''ELLS PODEN'''
|}
!'''ELES PODEM'''
 
=== Past Tense ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''JO PODIA'''
|-
|-
|'''VOSTÈ PODIA'''
|
|
|
|
|-
|-
|'''ELL PODIA'''
!Verbs in English
!Verb in Catalan
!Future tense
!Brazilian Portuguese
|-
|-
|'''ELLA PODIA'''
!
!
!
!
|-
|-
|'''NOSALTRES PODIEM'''
!'''CAN'''
!'''PODER'''
!
!'''PODER'''
|-
|-
|'''VOSALTRES PODIEU'''
!
|-
!
|'''ELLS PODIEN'''
!
|}
!
 
=== Future Tense ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
!'''I CAN'''
|
|'''JO PODRÉ'''
|'''JO PODRÉ'''
!'''EU PODEREI'''
|-
|-
!'''YOU CAN'''
|
|'''VOSTÈ PODRÀ'''
|'''VOSTÈ PODRÀ'''
!'''VOCÊ PODERÁ'''
|-
|-
!'''HE CAN'''
|
|'''ELL PODRÀ'''
|'''ELL PODRÀ'''
!'''ELE PODERÁ'''
|-
|-
!'''SHE CAN'''
|
|'''ELLA PODRÀ'''
|'''ELLA PODRÀ'''
!'''ELA PODERÁ'''
|-
|-
!'''WE CAN'''
|
|'''NOSALTRES PODREM'''
|'''NOSALTRES PODREM'''
!'''NÓS PODEREMOS'''
|-
|-
!'''YOU CAN (PLURAL)'''
|
|'''VOSALTRES PODREU'''
|'''VOSALTRES PODREU'''
!'''VOCÊS PODERÃO'''
|-
|-
!'''THEY CAN'''
|
|'''ELLS PODRAN'''
|'''ELLS PODRAN'''
!'''ELES PODERÃO'''
|}
|}
== Conclusion ==
"Can" is a versatile verb in Catalan that can be used to express ability, possibility, permission, and requests. By learning how to use "can" correctly, you can improve your Catalan language skills and communicate more effectively with native speakers.

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