kyan

English Definition

can

Etymology

• (Derived from English can.)

Examples

• "Im kyan swim."

  He can swim.

• "Piipl kyan kom tu Gad siek-a im an im kyan siev dem piipl de fi eva an eva. Im kyan siev dem fi eva kaaz im naa ded so im kyan aalwiez taak tu Gad fi dem."

  As a result he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, living always to plead their case on their behalf.

Where you'd hear it

These tags describe the situations or styles of speech where this word commonly appears — for example at church, in everyday chat, or in dancehall lyrics.

• Religious Heard in church, Bible reading, prayer, or spiritual gatherings.
• Formal Careful, written-style speech — less slang, more like a sermon or official text.