No. 550 in German
könnt
The word "könnt" is the second person plural conjugation of "können," meaning "could" or "can" in English.
In a sentence
Ihr könnt ins Kino gehen, wenn ihr wollt.
You can go to the cinema if you want.
Indicates ability or permission in plural 'you' form.
Ihr könntet ihn fragen, wenn ihr Hilfe braucht.
You could ask him if you need help.
Expresses a polite suggestion or possibility in plural 'you' form.
Glaubt ihr, dass ihr das schaffen könnt?
Do you think you can manage that?
Queries the capability in plural 'you' form.
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