Sentence examples of "could" in English with translation "können"

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He could not speak clearly. Er konnte nicht klar sprechen.

How could this have happened? Wie konnte das passieren?

Could you spell it please? Könntest du das bitte buchstabieren?

Nobody could refuse their invitation. Niemand konnte ihre Einladung ablehnen.

What could be the reason? Was könnte der Grund sein?

I could cry for joy. Ich könnte vor Freude weinen.

No one could deny this. Niemand konnte das bestreiten.

Could you repeat the question? Könnten Sie die Frage wiederholen?

I could answer his question. Ich konnte seine Frage beantworten.

The students could not answer. Antworten konnten die Studenten nicht.

Could you pass the salt? Können Sie mir das Salz reichen?

I could hardly hear him. Ich konnte ihn kaum hören.

He could not breathe deeply. Er konnte nicht tief atmen.

Could you speak louder, please? Könnten Sie bitte lauter sprechen?

Could you drive Tom home? Könntest du Tom nach Hause fahren?

Tom could hardly believe him. Tom konnte ihm kaum glauben.

We could understand each other. Wir konnten einander verstehen.

I could bet on this Ich könnte darauf wetten

Could I use your desk? Könnte ich deinen Schreibtisch benutzen?

Could I get your autograph? Können Sie mir ein Autogramm geben?

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