kinne

1. to know, to be familiar with
2. to be able to; can

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈkɪnə/

Etymology

Inherited from Old Frisian: kunna

In summary

From Old Frisian kunna, from Proto-West Germanic *kunnan.

Sentences

Dêr soe noch wol wat by kinne .

Something could be added to that.

Op ien skonk kinne jo net stean .

You cannot stand on one leg.

Jo kinne neist jo pensjoen in beropsaktiviteit útoefenje.

You can exercise a professional activity in addition to your pension.

Jo advokaat sil jo dêr neier oer advisearje kinne .

Your lawyer will be able to advise you more about this.

Lytse bern dy't wat bedoarn binne, kinne tige twinge.

Small children who are somewhat spoiled can be very coercive.

Wy kinne dêr earst tiisdeitemoarn oer in wike terjochte.

We can go there first on Tuesday morning in a week.