poéi

Ligurian

Etymology

From Vulgar Latin potēre, regularization of Latin posse.

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

Noun

poéi m (plural poéi)

  1. power
    Synonym: potêre
  • poténte
  • poténsa
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