Sie kann nicht kochen
She can't cook
Language note: 'Kochen' means 'to cook'. The verb 'kann' implies ability or capability.
Culture note: While cooking is a valued skill, it's not uncommon for busy individuals to rely on convenience meals.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Sie
[zee]
she
The subject pronoun for a female person.
Sie tanzt gern.
She likes to dance.
kann
[kan]
can
Be able to or permitted to.
Sie kann singen.
She can sing.
nicht
[nicht]
not
Used to express negation or absence.
Er ist nicht hier.
He is not here.
kochen
[ko-hen]
cook
Prepare food by combining, mixing, and heating ingredients.
Er liebt es zu kochen.
He loves to cook.
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