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можете не

you don't have to

→ мочь
phrase Very common #1,743
you don't have to Polite or plural form; says something is not necessary, rather than forbidden.
RU: Можете не закрывать окно.
EN: You don't have to close the window.

Если не хотите, можете не ездить.

If you don't want to, you don't have to go.

Можете не брать с собой зонтик.

You don't have to take an umbrella with you.

Если хотите, можете не отвечать.

If you want, you don't have to answer.

— Преследователь (2008)

Можете не есть.

You don't have to eat.

Можете не показывать эти фотографии Тому, если не хотите.

You don't have to show Tom these photos if you don't want to.

Можете не спешить.

You don't have to rush.

— Олдбой (2003)

Если вам не нравится, можете не есть.

If you don't like it, you don't have to eat it.

Можете не говорить больше ни слова.

You don't have to say another word.

Можете не отвечать на этот вопрос.

You don't have to answer this question.

Можете не продолжать.

You don't have to go on.

— Кин-дза-дза! (1986)

Дверь можете не запирать.

You don't need to lock the door.

Дядя Вонг, можете не убирать со стола.

Uncle Wong, you don't have to clear the table.

— Ип Ман (2008)

Можете не благодарить.

No need to thank me.

Можете не ездить.

You don't have to go.

Можете не петь.

You don't have to sing.

Можете не сомневаться.

You can be sure of it.

— Приют (2007)

Можете не читать, если не интересно.

You don't have to read it if you're not interested.

Можете не верить, но он красив, молод.

You may not believe it, but he is handsome and young.

— Ночи Кабирии (1957)

Можете не ждать Лилиану, она уехала в Милан.

You don't have to wait for Liliana, she's gone to Milan.

— Сладкая жизнь (1960)

Можете не говорить об этом, если не хотите.

You don't have to talk about it if you don't want to.

Можете не отвечать, если не хотите.

You don't have to respond if you don't want to.

За руки можете не держаться.

You don't have to hold hands.

— Эксперимент (2001)