No. 405 in Ukrainian
можете
"Can" or "are able to."
In a sentence
Ви можете відкрити вікно, будь ласка?
Can you open the window, please?
'Можете' is used to politely request someone to perform an action, equivalent to 'can you?' in English.
Ти можеш допомогти мені з цим завданням?
Can you help me with this task?
'Можете' or its informal singular form 'можеш' is used to ask for assistance in a friendly manner, showing capability and willingness.
Вони можуть виконати це завдання через годину.
They can complete this task in an hour.
'Можете' in its plural form 'можуть' here describes the ability or possibility that the subject has to perform a future action.
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