Osata, voida, saada

Question 1

I’m allowed to drive a car.

(Because I have a driver’s license.)

Answer 1

Minä saan ajaa autoa.

Question 2

I know how to drive a car.

(I’ve learned it.)

Answer 2

Minä osaan ajaa autoa.

Question 3

I’m able to drive a car.

(Nothing is obstructing me.)

Answer 3

Minä voin ajaa autoa.

Question 4

I know how to swim, but I’m not able to swim.

(I don’t have a swimming suit.)

Answer 4

Osaan uida mutta en voi uida.

Question 5

I know how to play the piano.

(I’ve taken lessons.)

Answer 5

Minä osaan soittaa pianoa.

Question 6

Grandma isn’t able to read the book because she doesn’t have glasses.

Answer 6

Mummi ei voi lukea kirjaa, koska hänellä ei ole silmälaseja.

Question 7

Excuse me, could you please tell me where I am on this map?

(polite)

Answer 7

Anteeksi, voisitko kertoa, missä olen tällä kartalla?