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Уметь
Уметь means to have the ability through learning: swimming, driving, cooking. Use мочь when the question is opportunity or permission instead.
Examples in context
Уметь плавать очень полезно.
Being able to swim is very useful.
Она хочет уметь готовить.
She wants to know how to cook.
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