poéi
Ligurian
Etymology
From Vulgar Latin potēre, regularization of Latin posse.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /pwej/
Verb
poéi
- (ambitransitive) can, be able to
- (ambitransitive) 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)
- power
- Synonym: potêre
Related terms
- poténte
- poténsa