could

language: vi

definitions

  1. modal verb
    past tense of can; used to express possibility, ability, or permission
    vi: có thể
  2. modal verb
    used to make polite requests or suggestions
    vi: xin lỗi

examples

  1. I could swim when I was five.

    Tôi có thể bơi.

  2. Could you help me?

    Bạn có thể giúp tôi không?