Können wir
We can
Language note: Expresses capability or permission collectively.
Culture note: Fostering collaboration and agreement in group settings is common.
Context: The captor is willing to end the stand-off.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Können
[kœn-nən]
can we
Used to ask if the speaker and others are able to do something.
Können wir gehen?
Can we go?
wir
[veer]
we
Refers to the speaker and one or more others.
Können wir das schaffen?
Can we do it?
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