How to Say ‘We can do’ in German
Was wir tun können
💬 Usage Tip: Literally translates to 'What we can do'.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Suggesting actions or solutions showcases proactive problem-solving in Germany.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Was
[Vahs]
What
An interrogative pronoun used for asking about something.
Was wir tun können, um zu helfen.
What we can do to help.
wir
[Veer]
We
First person plural pronoun.
Wir können das nicht ignorieren.
We cannot ignore this.
tun
[Toon]
Do
To perform an action or activity.
Tun wir, was nötig ist.
Let's do what is necessary.
können
[Kuh-nnen]
Can
Indicates possibility or ability.
Wir können eine Kreditkarte verwenden.
We can use a credit card.
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