Sentence examples of "Könnte" in German with translation "may"

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Er könnte recht gehabt haben. He may have been right.
Ihr könnte etwas zugestoßen sein. Something might have happened to her.
Er könnte sich verfahren haben. He might have lost his way.
Morgen könnte es Regen geben. It may rain tomorrow.
Es könnte eine Hochzeit sein. It might be a wedding.
Das Gerücht könnte wahr sein. The rumor may be true.
Er könnte sich wenigstens entschuldigen. He might at least apologize.
Könnte ich am Morgen duschen? May I take a shower in the morning?
Ich könnte morgen vielleicht sterben. I may die tomorrow.
Könnte ich Fräulein Brown sprechen? May I talk to Ms. Brown?
Es könnte jeden Augenblick regnen. It may rain at any moment.
Ein gewisses Problem könnte herauskommen. A certain problem may come about.
Eine Waffe könnte gelegen kommen. A gun might come in handy.
Könnte ich Frau Brown sprechen? May I talk to Ms. Brown?
Könnte ich eine Frage stellen? May I ask a question?
Könnte ich diese CD leihen? May I borrow this CD?
Dieser Mantel könnte dir stehen. This coat may well fit you.
Er könnte ein Genie sein. He may be a genius.
Könnte ich bitte eine Serviette haben? May I have a napkin, please?
Er könnte später seine Meinung ändern. He may change his mind later.
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