können

Definitions of können
  1. verb
    preserve in a can or tin
    synonyms: mögen
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    type of:
    einkochen, einmachen, einwecken, konservieren, präservieren
    prevent (food) from rotting
  2. verb
    know how to do or perform something
    synonyms: auskennen, beherrschen, kennen
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    types:
    auskennen
    be well-informed
    meistern
    have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
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