No. 773 in Persian
بتوانیم
"Betavânim" means "we can" or "we are able to."
In a sentence
امیدوارم بتوانیم با هم کار کنیم.
I hope we can work together.
In this sentence, 'بتوانیم' is used to express the ability or possibility of 'we' working together, conditional on the 'hope' expressed.
اگر تلاش کنیم، حتماً بتوانیم اهدافمان را محقق کنیم.
If we try, surely we can achieve our goals.
Here, 'بتوانیم' is used to indicate potential capability based on the condition of 'trying'—a subjunctive structure in this context.
آیا فکر میکنید بتوانیم به موقع برسیم؟
Do you think we can arrive on time?
In this example, 'بتوانیم' is questioning the likelihood or possibility of 'us' arriving on time, reflecting an inquiry into capability or circumstances.
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