konnte
could
Vergangenheits- oder Höflichkeitsform von „können“
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What's the difference between konnte / könnte / müsste / sollte / wollte
Means “was allowed to”; it refers to permission, not just ability.
Als Kind durfte ich lange aufbleiben.
В детстве мне разрешали долго не ложиться спать.
Used for past ability or as a polite, softened form of can: “could” / “might be able to.”
Ich könnte dir morgen helfen.
Я мог бы помочь тебе завтра.
Expresses necessity or strong assumption: “must” / “would have to.” It is not the same as simple ability.
Ich müsste jetzt nach Hause gehen.
Мне нужно было бы сейчас идти домой.
Means advice, expectation, or obligation: “should” / “was supposed to.” Not about ability.
Du solltest mehr schlafen.
Тебе следовало бы больше спать.
Expresses past intention or desire: “wanted to.” It does not mean “could.”
Ich wollte dich anrufen.
Я хотел тебе позвонить.
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В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
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В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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konnte translation: could. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce konnte
[ˈkɔn.tə]
konnte translation
could
konnte transcription
[ˈkɔn.tə]
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Vergangenheits- oder Höflichkeitsform von „können“
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