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Persian frequency list

No. 845 in Persian

توانست

"توانست" means "was able to" or "could."

In a sentence

  • او توانست کار خود را به خوبی انجام دهد.

    She managed to perform her work well.

    In this sentence, 'توانست' is used to indicate succeeding or managing to do something.

  • اگر او تمرین کند، توانست به هدفش برسد.

    If he practices, he could manage to achieve his goal.

    Here, 'توانست' implies potential capability in a conditional context.

  • من توانستم به موقع به قرار ملاقات برسم.

    I was able to arrive at the appointment on time.

    In this context, 'توانستم' is utilized to express a completed ability or action in the past.

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