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The Norwegian word for can is
boks





can



Translations for can and their definitions

boks
     1. n. a box
     2. n. a can, or tin (UK)
     3. v. imperative of bokse




kunne
     1. v. can, could
           Jeg kan se deg. - I can see you.
     2. v. might
           Jeg kan komme, hvis jeg kan finne tid. - I might come, if I can find the time.
     3. v. can (be able to)
           Jeg kan spille fele. - I can play the fiddle.
     4. v. to know
           Jeg kan denne sangen. - I know this song. (lit. I can do this song.)


bak
     1. adv. at the back, behind
           bak fram - back to front
           for langt bak - too far back / behind
     2. prep. behind
           bak kulissene - behind the scenes
     3. n. (anatomy) behind, bottom, backside
           et spark bak - a kick in / up the backside (etc.)
     4. n. back, rear, seat (of trousers)
     5. n. buttocks
     6. v. imperative of bake


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