No. 23 in Russian
можно
"Можно" means "it is possible" or "one may."
In a sentence
Можно мне стакан воды, пожалуйста?
Can I have a glass of water, please?
Here, 'можно' is used to politely ask if a particular action or request is permissible or can be fulfilled.
В библиотеке можно читать книги бесплатно.
In the library, one can read books for free.
In this context, 'можно' expresses that something is permitted or allowed in a certain setting.
На улице тепло, можно идти без куртки.
It's warm outside, one can go without a jacket.
Here, 'можно' indicates a permissible action based on current conditions or circumstances.
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