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Я умею
Я умею is always followed by an infinitive. Compare я умею плавать, a learned skill, with я могу плавать, meaning I am allowed or free to swim.
Examples in context
Я умею играть на гитаре.
I know how to play the guitar.
Я умею водить машину.
I know how to drive a car.
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