No. 897 in Macedonian
можеле
"Можеле" means "they could" or "they were able to" in English.
In a sentence
Тие можеле да посетат неколку градови за време на патувањето.
They could have visited several cities during the trip.
The word 'можеле' here denotes a possibility in the past for the group to take an action, implying something they were able to do in a past situation or opportunity.
Децата можеле сами да ги изработат проектите.
The children could have completed the projects by themselves.
'Можеле' in this context refers to the capability or skill the children possessed to accomplish a certain task in the past.
Според старите записи, птиците можеле да летаат на големи височини.
According to old records, the birds could fly at great altitudes.
The usage of 'можеле' here conveys an ability or characteristic attributed to the birds in a narrative referencing the past.
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