poéi

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Ligurian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Vulgar Latin potēre, regularization of Latin posse.

Pronunciation[edit]

Verb[edit]

poéi

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

Usage notes[edit]

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[edit]

Noun[edit]

poéi m (plural poéi)

  1. power
    Synonym: potêre

Related terms[edit]