No. 83 in German
könnte
"Could" (conditional form of "can").
In a sentence
Ich könnte heute ins Kino gehen.
I could go to the cinema today.
'könnte' is used to express a possibility or an option.
Wenn es nicht regnet, könnte ich im Garten arbeiten.
If it does not rain, I could work in the garden.
'könnte' indicates a potential action dependent on a condition.
Könnte ich bitte ein Glas Wasser haben?
Could I please have a glass of water?
'könnte' is utilized to politely request for something.
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