could
US /kʊd/
UK /kʊd/
1.
bisa, dapat
used to indicate possibility or ability in the past
:
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She could run very fast when she was younger.
Dia bisa berlari sangat cepat ketika dia masih muda.
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I could hear the music from my room.
Aku bisa mendengar musik dari kamarku.
2.
bisa, mungkin
used to express possibility or uncertainty
:
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It could rain later today.
Mungkin bisa hujan nanti sore.
•
That could be true.
Itu bisa jadi benar.
3.
bisakah, dapatkah
used to make a polite request or suggestion
:
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Could you please pass the salt?
Bisakah Anda tolong berikan garamnya?
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We could go for a walk later.
Kita bisa jalan-jalan nanti.