could

language: ru

definitions

  1. modal verb
    past tense of can; used to express possibility, ability, or permission
    ru: мог; может
  2. modal verb
    used to make polite requests or suggestions
    ru: вежливое предложение

examples

  1. I could swim when I was five.

    Я мог плавать.

  2. Could you help me?

    Вы могли бы мне помочь?