deutschdictionary
verb
(TO HAVE THE ABILITY OR POWER)
I can swim - Ich kann schwimmen
Can you do that? - Kannst du das machen?
(TO HAVE THE CAPABILITY TO DO SOMETHING)
I will be able to help - Ich werde in der Lage sein, zu helfen
He was able to solve the problem - Er war in der Lage, das Problem zu lösen