Usages of povi
Mi povas ripozi hodiaŭ, sed mi ne povos ripozi morgaŭ.
I can rest today, but I will not be able to rest tomorrow.
Kiel ni povas helpi vin kiam vi ne havas tempon?
How can we help you when you do not have time?
Morgaŭ vi devos helpi la infanojn, kaj ili povos ludi en la parko.
Tomorrow you must help the children, and they can play in the park.
Kiam li respondos al mia demando, mi povos porti la novajn vestojn.
When he answers my question, I can wear the new clothes.
La instruisto scias ke helaj koloroj povas montri informojn pli klare.
The teacher knows that bright colors can show information more clearly.
Imperativon oni ankaŭ povas uzi por instigi amikon, ekzemple: “Kuru pli rapide!”
One can also use the imperative to encourage a friend, for example: “Run faster!”
Hodiaŭ la retejo denove funkcias, do mi povas aĉeti bileton per la interreto.
Today the website works again, so I can buy a ticket via the internet.
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