No. 8,359 in Russian
можете
"Can" or "are able to" (formal or plural).
In a sentence
Вы можете позвонить мне завтра.
You can call me tomorrow.
Here, 'можете' is used to denote a polite invitation or allowance for the listener to take a specific action.
Можете ли вы помочь мне с этим заданием?
Can you help me with this task?
In this question, 'можете' is used to ask the listener if they are capable of or willing to assist.
Если вы можете подождать, я скоро вернусь.
If you can wait, I will return shortly.
In this conditional sentence, 'можете' expresses the listener's ability or possibility to perform an action.
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