Can too Meaning in English
expression
ˈkæn/, /kən/ /ˈtu
KAN-too, kuhn-TOO
kˈæn/ /tˈuː
kan-TOO
Definition
An emphatic response used to argue or insist that you really are able to do something, often in disagreement with someone who said you can't.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, usually used by children or in playful arguments. Tends to sound childish if used by adults. Often a response to direct doubt ("You can't do that!" - "I can too!"). Similar to phrases like "so can I" or "yes, I can," but with more emphasis and a defensive tone.
Spanish: sí puedo - claro que puedoPortuguese (BR): posso sim - claro que possoPortuguese (PT): posso sim - claro que possoChinese (Simplified): 我当然能Chinese (Traditional): 我當然能Hindi: मैं भी कर सकता हूँArabic: أستطيع أيضًاBengali: পারবই - আমি তো পারবইRussian: ещё как могу - а вот могуJapanese: できるもん - できるよVietnamese: tôi làm được mà - tôi làm được chứKorean: 할 수 있거든 - 나도 할 수 있어Turkish: yapabilirim de - yaparım yaUrdu: میں کر سکتا ہوں - میں بھی کر سکتا ہوںIndonesian: bisa kok - aku juga bisa
Example Sentences
"You can't lift that box." "I can too!"
basic
"You can't swim." "I can too."
basic
"Kids can't enter here." "We can too!"
basic
"You can't beat me at this game." "I can too—watch!"
natural
"You can't stay up that late." "We can too—it’s Friday!"
natural
"You won't be able to finish your homework in time." "I can too if I focus!"
natural