Sanakirja
Tekoälykääntäjä
Vaihtoehtoiset kirjoitusmuodot
Synonyymit
| Kieli | Käännökset |
|---|---|
| italia | potere, sapere |
| norja | kunne |
| suomi | saattaa, voisi, osata, voida |
| tanska | kunne |
Määritelmät
Verbi
- conditional of can
- Used as a past subjunctive (contrary to fact).
- Used to politely ask for permission to do something.
- Used to politely ask for someone else to do something.
- Used to show the possibility that something might happen.
- Used to suggest something.
- (obsolete, except, Geordie) Past participle of can
Substantiivi
- Something that could happen, or could be the case, under different circumstances; a potentiality.
Esimerkit
- Before I was blind, I could see very well.
- I think he could do it if he really wanted to.
- I wish I could fly!
- Could I borrow your coat?
- Could you proofread this email?
- Even without hovering drones, a lurking assassin, a thumping score and a denouement, the real-life story of Edward Snowden, a rogue spy on the run, could be straight out of the cinema. But, as with Hollywood, the subplots and exotic locations may distract from the real message: America’s discomfort and its foes’ glee.
- We could rearrange the time if you like.
- You could try adding more salt to the soup.
- Back then, I could, but now, I can’t.
- I guess I could let you have it.
- Could you pass the milk?
- I could not help laughing.
- Could you please shut the door?
Taivutusmuodot
| Monikko | coulds |