Usage examples of "könnte" in German with translation to English

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Könnte ich eine Zigarette haben? Could I have a cigarette?
Er könnte recht gehabt haben. He may have been right.
Ich könnte es in einem derart frustrierenden Job nicht aushalten. I won't be able to stay in such a frustrating job.
Ich wünschte, ich könnte schwimmen. I wish I could swim.
Ihr könnte etwas zugestoßen sein. Something might have happened to her.
Tom hätte nie gedacht, dass er das, was er soeben tat, vollbringen könnte. Tom never thought he'd be able to do what he just did.
Wie könnte ich da widerstehen? How could I resist?
Er könnte sich verfahren haben. He might have lost his way.
Wenn ich nur Autofahren könnte! If only I could drive a car.
Morgen könnte es Regen geben. It may rain tomorrow.
Könnte ich euren Schreibtisch benutzen? Could I use your desk?
Es könnte eine Hochzeit sein. It might be a wedding.
Das könnte ich mir vorstellen. I could see that.
Das Gerücht könnte wahr sein. The rumor may be true.
Ich könnte vor Freude weinen. I could cry for joy.
Er könnte sich wenigstens entschuldigen. He might at least apologize.
Wenn ich so sein könnte... If I could be like that...
Könnte ich am Morgen duschen? May I take a shower in the morning?
Ich wünschte ich könnte zaubern. I wish I could use magic.
Ich könnte morgen vielleicht sterben. I may die tomorrow.
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