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

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Could I get your autograph? Können Sie mir ein Autogramm geben?
Could you give me your name? Sagen Sie mir Ihren Namen?
Could you open the window? Können Sie das Fenster öffnen?
Could I take your name, please? Sagen Sie mie bitte Ihren Namen?
No one could deny this. Niemand konnte das bestreiten.
They could barely make ends meet. Sie kamen gerade so über die Runden.
Could you drive Tom home? Könntest du Tom nach Hause fahren?
Could you please pass me the pepper? Würden Sie mir bitte den Pfeffer reichen?
He could not breathe deeply. Er konnte nicht tief atmen.
No one could tell where she was. Niemand wusste wo sie war.
Could you say that again? Kannst du das nocheinmal sagen?
Could I have a subway map, please? Würden Sie mir bitte eine Karte der Untergrundbahn geben?
Tom could hardly believe him. Tom konnte ihm kaum glauben.
Could you let me see your notes? Dürfte ich mal deine Notizen sehen?
I could hardly understand him. Ich konnte ihn kaum verstehen.
Could I have a pillow and blanket? Geben Sie mir bitte ein Kissen und eine Decke.
Nobody could refuse their invitation. Niemand konnte ihre Einladung ablehnen.
Could you please get me a taxi? Würden Sie mir bitte ein Taxi bestellen?
What could be the reason? Was könnte der Grund sein?
Could I ask a favor of you? Dürfte ich dich um einen Gefallen bitten?
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