No. 198 in Serbian
можемо
"Можемо" means "we can" in English.
In a sentence
Можемо ићи у биоскоп вечерас.
We can go to the movies tonight.
In this sentence, 'можемо' is a first-person plural (we) present-tense conjugation of the verb 'мочь', meaning 'to have the ability/possibility to do something', here indicating a permission to decide to go to the movies.
Можемо ли размотрити други предлог?
Can we consider another proposal?
Here, 'можемо ли' is a polite questioning form, used to pose a suggestion or query about the ability or willingness for an action—considering another proposal.
Ако пожуримо, можемо стићи на време.
If we hurry, we can arrive on time.
In this conditional sentence, 'можемо' indicates a potential or achievable outcome that depends on the realization of a condition (hurrying).
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