poéi

Ligurian

Etymology

From Vulgar Latin *potēre, from Latin possum, posse. The Latin infinitive potēre was formed analogically in post-classical Latin from the basis of potēns, potentis, the present participle of possum (4th century, found in the Vetus Latina).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pwej/

Verb

poéi

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

Usage notes

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

• savéi

Noun

poéi m (plural poéi)

1. power

   Synonym: potêre

Related terms

• poténte
• poténsa