No. 684 in Russian

может

"Can," "may," or "perhaps."

In a sentence

Он может прийти завтра.
He may come tomorrow.
Usage of 'может' here indicates possibility or permission.
Может быть, это так.
Maybe it is so.
Usage of 'может' as part of a phrase to indicate uncertainty or speculation.
Ты можешь помочь мне с задачей?
Can you help me with the problem?
Usage of 'может' in its conjugated form 'можешь' to indicate ability or permission.

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