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differrece between [geta] and [kunna]
what is the subtle differrece between [geta] and [kunna], when they both used in the meaning of [be able to]?
Apr 5, 2013 9:20 AM
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Sometimes you know how to do something (kunna) but you can't do it... like: I know how to ride a bike (að kunna að hjóla) but maybe I fall and break my leg and then I can't ride a bike (get ekki hjólað)
So you say:
I'm able to: ég get
and
I know how to: ég kann
August 6, 2013
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