No. 635 in Urdu
سکیں
The Urdu word "سکیں" means "can" or "be able to."
In a sentence
آپ یہ کام خود کر سکیں گے۔
You will be able to do this work yourself.
This usage of 'سکیں' expresses ability or potential capability in the future tense, conjugated to match the subject (
ہم وقت پر پہنچ سکیں یا نہیں؟
Will we be able to arrive on time or not?
Here, 'سکیں' is used to indicate uncertainty regarding the ability to achieve the stated action, in the context of a question.
اگر وہ محنت کریں گے تو کامیاب ہو سکیں گے۔
If they work hard, they will be able to succeed.
In this conditional statement, 'سکیں' follows the premise of effort, showing the resultant capability to achieve success if the condition is met.
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