English-German translation for couldn't

English Word: couldn't
German Translation: konnte nicht

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He couldn't prove his innocence to the court.
Er konnte seine Unschuld vor Gericht nicht beweisen.
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I couldn't believe it, but he actually told the truth.
Ich konnte es nicht glauben, aber er hat tatsächlich die Wahrheit gesagt.
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Despite her effort she couldn't lose weight.
Trotz ihrer Bemühungen, nahm sie nicht ab.
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He couldn't bring himself to kill the injured animal.
Er brachte es nicht fertig, das verletzte Tier zu töten.
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I couldn't sleep last night.
Ich konnte letzte Nacht nicht schlafen.
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The food at the hospital was so horrible that I couldn't eat it!
Das Essen im Krankenhaus war so schrecklich, dass ich es nicht essen konnte!
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Related Words:

could

/kʊd/

könnte, könntest

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not

/nɒt/

nicht

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