No. 74 in Greek

μπορούν

"Μπορούν" means "they can" or "they are able to" in English.

In a sentence

Τα παιδιά μπορούν να παίξουν στο πάρκο.
The children can play in the park.
Here, 'μπορούν' signifies the ability or permission of the children to play.
Οι άνθρωποι μπορούν να βοηθήσουν ο ένας τον άλλον.
People can help each other.
In this context, 'μπορούν' expresses a general possibility or ability of people helping.
Αυτό το αυτοκίνητο μπορούν να το οδηγήσουν όσοι έχουν δίπλωμα.
This car can be driven by those who have a license.
'Μπορούν' here conveys the eligibility or qualification to drive the car.

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