konnte
could
Meaning of konnte
Vergangenheitsform von „können“
past form of can
Pronunciation
konnte with English translation
konnte usage examples
Ich konnte gestern nicht einschlafen.
I couldn't fall asleep last night.
Als Kind konnte ich gut schwimmen.
As a child, I could swim well.
konnte synonyms
What's the difference between konnte, könnte, müsste, sollte, and wollte
Used for past ability or as a polite, softened form of can: “could” / “might be able to.”
Advanced: broader words
Expresses necessity or strong assumption: “must” / “would have to.” It is not the same as simple ability.
Means advice, expectation, or obligation: “should” / “was supposed to.” Not about ability.
Expresses past intention or desire: “wanted to.” It does not mean “could.”
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Questions about this word
What does konnte mean?
past form of can
How do you pronounce konnte?
konnte is pronounced [ˈkɔn.tə].
How is konnte used in a sentence?
I couldn't fall asleep last night. Translation: Ich konnte gestern nicht einschlafen.
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