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cyaan

verb

Also spelled: kyaan , can't

/ˈkʲɑ̃/

English Definition

Cannot; unable to.

Etymology

  • (From English can't.)

Examples

  • "Me cyaan dance now cause bar lock."

    I can't go dancing because the nightclubs are closed.

  • "We cyaan manage no hurricane now, we cyaan manage."

    We can't withstand another hurricane at present under any circumstances.

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