haben können

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German

Alternative forms

Etymology

The same in Dutch kunnen hebben.

Verb

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  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see haben,‎ können.
    Du kannst nicht alles haben, was du willst.
    You can't have everything you want.
  2. (idiomatic) to be able to stand or endure something
    Hör mit dem Fingerschnippen auf! Ich kann das nicht haben.
    Stop clicking your fingers! I can't stand that.
  3. (idiomatic) to tolerate something (e.g. food)
    Unser Hund kann Käse gut haben.
    Our dog tolerates cheese very well.