Sentence examples of "Could" in English with translation "können"

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Could I get your autograph? Können Sie mir ein Autogramm geben?
Could you open the window? Können Sie das Fenster öffnen?
No one could deny this. Niemand konnte das bestreiten.
Could you drive Tom home? Könntest du Tom nach Hause fahren?
He could not breathe deeply. Er konnte nicht tief atmen.
Could you say that again? Kannst du das nocheinmal sagen?
Tom could hardly believe him. Tom konnte ihm kaum glauben.
I could hardly understand him. Ich konnte ihn kaum verstehen.
Nobody could refuse their invitation. Niemand konnte ihre Einladung ablehnen.
What could be the reason? Was könnte der Grund sein?
Could you speak louder, please? Könnten Sie bitte lauter sprechen?
Could I have a cigarette? Könnte ich eine Zigarette haben?
He could not speak clearly. Er konnte nicht klar sprechen.
I wish I could swim. Ich wünschte, ich könnte schwimmen.
Could you please repeat that? Könnten Sie das bitte wiederholen?
Maybe you could enlighten me. Vielleicht könntest du mich aufklären.
Could you talk more slowly? Könnten Sie langsamer sprechen?
Could you send a mechanic? Könnten Sie einen Mechaniker schicken?
Could you choose for me Könnten Sie sich für mich auswählen?
Could you solve the problem? Könnten Sie das Problem lösen?
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