No. 382 in Persian

توان

"توان" in English means "ability" or "power."

In a sentence

من توان دویدن سریع دارم.
I have the ability to run fast.
Here, 'توان' (tavān) refers to one's ability or capability.
به توان دو عدد سه، می‌شود نه.
Two to the power of three equals nine.
In this sentence, 'توان' (tavān) is used in the mathematical sense, meaning 'power' or 'exponentiation.'
تلاش و توان خود را برای موفقیت بگذار.
Put your effort and energy into achieving success.
The word 'توان' (tavān) here refers to one's energy or strength.

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