German Expression · Intermediate
haben können
to be able to stand or endure something
Pronunciation: say haben können
Meaning
to be able to stand or endure something
Example
Du kannst nicht alles haben, was du willst.
You can't have everything you want.
Practice tips
- Practice haben können out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German expression is for intermediate-level learners.