could

language: id

definitions

  1. modal verb
    past tense of can; used to express possibility, ability, or permission
    id: bisa; dapat
  2. modal verb
    used to make polite requests or suggestions
    id: permintaan sopan

examples

  1. I could swim when I was five.

    Saya bisa berenang.

  2. Could you help me?

    Bisakah kamu membantuku?