Russian Word of the Day
можно
MOZH-na • modal word / particle — 19th of May, 2026
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Meaning: used to ask for or state permission; means 'may', 'can', or 'it is allowed/possible'
Examples
- Можно войти?
(May I come in?) - Здесь можно курить?
(Is it allowed to smoke here?) - Можно взять ваш телефон на минуту?
(May I borrow your phone for a minute?)
Synonyms
- возможно
- разрешено
- может быть
Use 'можно' to ask for permission (Можно...?) or to say that something is allowed or possible (often with an infinitive: Можно + infinitive). It is impersonal (no subject). The opposite is 'нельзя' (not allowed). Very common in everyday speech and polite requests.
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