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The modal verb können
The modal verb können also expresses an ability or inability, one that is either innate or learned.
| Examples | meaning | innate or learned ability |
| Ich kann gut singen. | ability | Ich habe eine schöne Stimme. |
| Ich kann nicht schwimmen. | inability | Ich habe es noch nicht gelernt. |