No. 39 in Ukrainian
можуть
"Можуть" means "can" or "are able to."
In a sentence
Вони можуть піти до парку після обіду.
They can go to the park after lunch.
The word "можуть" is used to indicate ability or permission to perform an action.
Ці квіти можуть рости у тіні.
These flowers can grow in the shade.
The word "можуть" here expresses the capacity or possibility of something happening.
Можуть бути затримки через погодні умови.
There might be delays due to weather conditions.
In this context, "можуть" is used to indicate a potential or probable event.
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