Kannste
Translation
can you (colloquial)
Examples
Kannste mal helfen?
Can ya help for a sec?
Kannste das sehen?
Can ya see that?
Grammar Patterns
... + infinitive? Can ya ...? (colloquial) Kannste mir das geben?
Similar Words
haste (hast du), biste (bist du), machste (machst du)
Etymology
A spoken-language contraction of 'kannst' (can) and 'du' (you). This kind of blending is typical in casual German speech.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the German equivalent of 'cancha' for 'can't you'. It's just 'kannst du' slurred together.