poéi
Ligurian
Etymology
From Vulgar Latin *potēre, from Latin possum, posse. The Latin infinitive potēre was formed analogically in post-classical Latin from the basis of potēns, potentis, the present participle of possum (4th century, found in the Vetus Latina).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /pwej/
Verb
poéi
- (transitive, intransitive) can, be able to
- (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
- savéi
Noun
poéi m (plural poéi)
- power
- Synonym: potêre
Related terms
- poténte
- poténsa