можна — Ukrainian to English
How Ukrainian можна is translated into English in open, checked parallel texts: 6 translations with example sentences.
The Elamur Dictionary has no Ukrainian section yet; the English translations below link to their meanings where it has them.
Sentence pairs counted, by form: можна (1 283). By style: everyday 1 118 · biblical 165.
can
Used about 743 times in the texts (everyday ≈ 722 · biblical ≈ 21). Meaning: can in the Elamur Dictionary.
Цього не можна зробити.
It can't be done.
Tatoeba · Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR · sentences by deniko and CK · checked, community translation · #2713759 #6632586Не можна бо нам того, що видїли й що чули, не говорити.
for we can’t help telling the things which we saw and heard.”
World English Bible and the Kulish–Puluj Bible (1905) · World English Bible; Kulish and Puluj 1905; public domain, eBible.org · checked, professional translation · ACT 4:20Де можна купити мапу?
Where can I buy a map?
Tatoeba · Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR · sentences by deniko and mailohilohi · checked, community translation · #5170572 #6329527Мудрість бо над перли дорожша, й нїчо, що можна бажати, з нею не зрівняєсь.
For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can’t be compared to it.
World English Bible and the Kulish–Puluj Bible (1905) · World English Bible; Kulish and Puluj 1905; public domain, eBible.org · checked, professional translation · PRO 8:11Можна мені на це подивитися?
Can I see that?
Tatoeba · Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR · sentences by deniko and CK · checked, community translation · #1886275 #6827169
may
Used about 204 times in the texts (everyday ≈ 163 · biblical ≈ 41). Meaning: may in the Elamur Dictionary.
Можна я позичу цю книжку?
May I borrow this book?
Tatoeba · Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR · sentences by deniko and CK · checked, community translation · #56836 #7180371Всяку чисту птицю можна вам їсти.
Of all clean birds you may eat.
World English Bible and the Kulish–Puluj Bible (1905) · World English Bible; Kulish and Puluj 1905; public domain, eBible.org · checked, professional translation · DEU 14:11Можна з вами поговорити?
May I have a word with you?
Tatoeba · Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR · sentences by deniko and CK · checked, community translation · #1495801 #516723Ось яку скотину можна вам їсти: воли, вівцї й кози,
These are the animals which you may eat: the ox, the sheep, the goat,
World English Bible and the Kulish–Puluj Bible (1905) · World English Bible; Kulish and Puluj 1905; public domain, eBible.org · checked, professional translation · DEU 14:4Можна мені зараз піти додому?
May I go home now?
Tatoeba · Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR · sentences by deniko and CK · checked, community translation · #31423 #7559177
shall
Used about 38 times in the texts (biblical ≈ 38).
Шість день можна тобі робити і всяке дїло твоє творити,
You shall labor six days, and do all your work;
World English Bible and the Kulish–Puluj Bible (1905) · World English Bible; Kulish and Puluj 1905; public domain, eBible.org · checked, professional translation · DEU 5:13Шість день можна тобі працювати й робити всяке дїло твоє.
You shall labor six days, and do all your work,
World English Bible and the Kulish–Puluj Bible (1905) · World English Bible; Kulish and Puluj 1905; public domain, eBible.org · checked, professional translation · EXO 20:9Робити ж у городї можна робітникам із усїх поколїнь Ізрайлевих.
Those who labor in the city, out of all the tribes of Israel, shall cultivate it.
World English Bible and the Kulish–Puluj Bible (1905) · World English Bible; Kulish and Puluj 1905; public domain, eBible.org · checked, professional translation · EZE 48:19Нїкому не можна брати жінки батькової, і не можна відкривати краю одежі батькової.
A man shall not take his father’s wife, and shall not uncover his father’s skirt.
World English Bible and the Kulish–Puluj Bible (1905) · World English Bible; Kulish and Puluj 1905; public domain, eBible.org · checked, professional translation · DEU 22:30Всякий гордий серцем — гидота в Господа, можна заручити, що без кари не обійдеться.
Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; they shall certainly not be unpunished.
World English Bible and the Kulish–Puluj Bible (1905) · World English Bible; Kulish and Puluj 1905; public domain, eBible.org · checked, professional translation · PRO 16:5
this
Used about 30 times in the texts (everyday ≈ 23 · biblical ≈ 7).
Можна я це тут покладу?
Is it all right if I put this here?
Tatoeba · Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR · sentences by deniko and CK · checked, community translation · #6890535 #6961924Можна бо було се миро продати дорого та дати вбогим.
For this ointment might have been sold for much and given to the poor.”
World English Bible and the Kulish–Puluj Bible (1905) · World English Bible; Kulish and Puluj 1905; public domain, eBible.org · checked, professional translation · MAT 26:9Можна бо було се продати більш нїж за триста денариїв, та дати вбогим. І дорікали їй.
For this might have been sold for more than three hundred denarii and given to the poor.” So they grumbled against her.
World English Bible and the Kulish–Puluj Bible (1905) · World English Bible; Kulish and Puluj 1905; public domain, eBible.org · checked, professional translation · MAR 14:5
be
Used about 24 times in the texts (biblical ≈ 24). Meaning: be in the Elamur Dictionary.
Коли можна, скільки (се) од вас, з усїма людьми майте мир.
If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.
World English Bible and the Kulish–Puluj Bible (1905) · World English Bible; Kulish and Puluj 1905; public domain, eBible.org · checked, professional translation · ROM 12:18Не обманюйте себе: З Бога насьміятись не можна; що бо чоловік сїє, те й жати ме.
Don’t be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.
World English Bible and the Kulish–Puluj Bible (1905) · World English Bible; Kulish and Puluj 1905; public domain, eBible.org · checked, professional translation · GAL 6:7Все менї можна, та не все користне; все менї можна, та нїчому не дам орудувати мною.
“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are expedient. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be brought under the power of anything.
World English Bible and the Kulish–Puluj Bible (1905) · World English Bible; Kulish and Puluj 1905; public domain, eBible.org · checked, professional translation · 1CO 6:12З тебе не можна буде взяти й каменя вуглового, нї каменя на підвалину; ти будеш вічним безлюддєм, говорить Господь.
They won’t take a cornerstone from you, nor a stone for foundations; but you will be desolate forever,” says the LORD.
World English Bible and the Kulish–Puluj Bible (1905) · World English Bible; Kulish and Puluj 1905; public domain, eBible.org · checked, professional translation · JER 51:26Присїпалась тодї Далила до його: Так се ти насьміявсь із мене неправдою! Скажи ж менї тепер, чим тебе можна би звязати?
Delilah said to Samson, “Behold, you have mocked me, and told me lies. Now please tell me how you might be bound.”
World English Bible and the Kulish–Puluj Bible (1905) · World English Bible; Kulish and Puluj 1905; public domain, eBible.org · checked, professional translation · JDG 16:10
if
Used about 10 times in the texts (biblical ≈ 10). Meaning: if in the Elamur Dictionary.
Невільником ти покликаний? не журись; а коли можна й вільним стати ся, раднїще (тим) користуй ся.
Were you called being a bondservant? Don’t let that bother you, but if you get an opportunity to become free, use it.
World English Bible and the Kulish–Puluj Bible (1905) · World English Bible; Kulish and Puluj 1905; public domain, eBible.org · checked, professional translation · 1CO 7:21Яке ж то було блаженство ваше! Сьвідкую бо вам, що коли б можна, ви б тодї, вирвавши очі свої, оддали менї.
What was the blessing you enjoyed? For I testify to you that, if possible, you would have plucked out your eyes and given them to me.
World English Bible and the Kulish–Puluj Bible (1905) · World English Bible; Kulish and Puluj 1905; public domain, eBible.org · checked, professional translation · GAL 4:15Устануть бо лжехристи й лжепророки, й давати муть ознаки великі й дива, щоб, коли можна, звести й вибраних.
For false christs and false prophets will arise, and they will show great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the chosen ones.
World English Bible and the Kulish–Puluj Bible (1905) · World English Bible; Kulish and Puluj 1905; public domain, eBible.org · checked, professional translation · MAT 24:24
More sentences
Sentence pairs with the word where no single translation was found: it may be translated by a phrase, or left out.
Ніколи не вбачайте злого наміру в тому, що цілком можна пояснити дурістю.
Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.
Tatoeba · Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR · sentences by deniko and deniko · checked, community translation · #2570990 #2570992У Нью-Йорк можна дістатися потягом з Вашингтону.
New York is accessible by train from Washington.
Tatoeba · Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR · sentences by mutternoise and orcrist · checked, community translation · #35902 #1602011Хіба ви вже не в тому віці, коли можна пити?
Aren't you old enough to drink?
Tatoeba · Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR · sentences by deniko and CK · checked, community translation · #6099810 #6283705
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