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German Word: konnte
English Meaning: could, was able

Word Forms: konnten

Example Sentences:

Er konnte seine Unschuld vor Gericht nicht beweisen.
He couldn't prove his innocence to the court.
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Er konnte sich nicht einmal entschuldigen.
He didn't even bother to apologise.
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Ich konnte es nicht glauben, aber er hat tatsächlich die Wahrheit gesagt.
I couldn't believe it, but he actually told the truth.
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Der diensthabende Arzt konnte das Leben des Kindes retten.
The doctor on duty was able to save the child's life.
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Bevor das Flugzeug abheben konnte, musste der Schnee von der Startbahn geräumt werden.
Before the plane could take off, the runway had to be cleared of snow.
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Ich konnte letzte Nacht nicht schlafen.
I couldn't sleep last night.
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Man konnte die Explosion meilenweit spüren.
The explosion was felt for miles.
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