could
US /kʊd/
UK /kʊd/
1.
boleh, dapat
used to indicate possibility or ability in the past
:
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She could run very fast when she was younger.
Dia boleh berlari sangat laju ketika dia muda.
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I could hear the music from my room.
Saya boleh mendengar muzik dari bilik saya.
2.
mungkin, boleh jadi
used to express possibility or uncertainty
:
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It could rain later today.
Mungkin boleh hujan lewat hari ini.
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That could be true.
Itu mungkin benar.
3.
bolehkah, dapatkah
used to make a polite request or suggestion
:
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Could you please pass the salt?
Bolehkah anda tolong hulurkan garam?
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We could go for a walk later.
Kita boleh pergi berjalan-jalan nanti.