No. 6,841 in Dutch
aankunnen
"To be able to handle or cope with something."
In a sentence
Ik kan deze zware taak aankunnen.
I can handle this difficult task.
The word 'aankunnen' here means to handle or deal with successfully.
Kun jij deze lastige situatie aankunnen?
Can you deal with this challenging situation?
In this sentence, 'aankunnen' suggests the ability to cope with a situation.
Hij lijkt de verantwoordelijkheid niet aan te kunnen.
He seems unable to handle the responsibility.
'Aankunnen' is used to express the capability or inability to manage or take charge.
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