poéi

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Ligurian

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Etymology

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From Vulgar Latin potēre, regularization of Latin posse.

Pronunciation

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Verb

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poéi

  1. (transitive, intransitive) can, be able to
  2. (transitive, intransitive) may, might; be possible to

Usage notes

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This verb is omitted when translating verbs relating to the senses:

Lê a o peu fâ. (uses poéi)She is able to do it.
Lê a sa nuâ. (uses savéi)She is able to swim.
O véddo. (omitted)I can see it.

See also

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Noun

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poéi m (plural poéi)

  1. power
    Synonym: potêre
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