This is the 141st most frequent Romanian word.
poți
"Poți" means "you can" in English.
The word 'poți' is utilized as the second-person singular present tense of the verb 'a putea' (to be able to), indicating ability or permission in an interrogative context.
Poți merge la magazin pentru lapte?
Can you go to the store for milk?
Here, 'poți' is used in a conditional subordinate clause, expressing a capability contingent on the fulfillment of a condition.
Dacă poți rezolva problema, te rog să mă anunți.
If you can solve the problem, please let me know.
In this example, 'poți' introduces a polite request for an explanation, using 'a putea' to soften the imperative tone.