How to Say ‘Can you’ in German
Kannst du
kahnst doo
[kahnst doo]
💬 Usage Tip: [du] takes the [kannst] form here. Swap the person, and the verb changes too: [Kann ich ...?], [Können Sie ...?]
Phrase Breakdown
Kannst
[kahnst]
can
Informal form of 'can' used when asking one person.
Kannst du das langsamer sagen?
Can you say that more slowly?
du
[doo]
you
Informal singular 'you' used with friends, coworkers, or people you know well.
Kannst du mir das Schritt für Schritt zeigen?
Can you show that to me step by step?
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