could

kʊd
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Translation of could into Russian

Auxiliary verb

1.

possibility

expressing possibility or potential
  • She could become a great artist one day.Она могла бы стать великой художницей однажды.
2.

ability

indicating a past ability or permission
  • When I was a child, I could climb trees easily.Когда я был ребенком, я мог легко лазать по деревьям.
3.

hypothetical

expressing a hypothetical situation
  • If I had more time, I could travel the world.Если бы у меня было больше времени, я мог бы путешествовать по миру.
4.

polite request

used to make polite requests or offers
  • Could you pass the salt, please?Не могли бы передать соль, пожалуйста?
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Expressions with could: examples in English and translations in Russian

как мог лучше всего
насколько это возможно
I completed the project as best I could.
можно выбрать и хуже
If you're hungry, you could do worse than this restaurant.
могу съесть целую лошадь
After the hike, I could eat a whole horse.
мог бы часами
He could go all day playing basketball without getting tired.
клясться
биться об заклад
I could have sworn I left my keys on the table!
слышать шепот
слышать малейший звук
We could hear a pin drop during the tense meeting.

Synonyms and analogies of could in English

aux.v.maymightwouldcanMore synonyms

Examples of could in a sentence

  • They could win the championship this year.
  • She could swim across the lake when she was younger.
  • He could solve complex puzzles as a teenager.
  • With better resources, we could achieve more.
  • If it rains, we could cancel the picnic.
  • Could you help me with this task?
can
kən
cannedcanning
Noun
1.

metal container

US
container typically used for holding liquids or food
US
жестяная банка консервная банка f
  • She opened a can of soup for dinner..Она открыла консервную банку супа на ужин.
2.

watering

US
container for carrying water to plants
US
лейка flejkaполивочная лейка садовая лейка
  • She used a can to water the flowers.Она использовала лейку, чтобы полить цветы.
Auxiliary verb
1.

rules

show permission or right
можно mozhnoразрешается
  • You can leave early today.Тебе можно уйти сегодня пораньше.
2.

chance

show that something is possible
мочь mochʹ
  • It can rain later this evening.Позже вечером может пойти дождь.
3.

perception

show what someone notices with senses
  • I can hear music from outside.Я могу слышать музыку с улицы.
Verb
tr.
1.

cooking

US
preserve food by heating and sealing it in a container
US
консервировать закатывать
  • They can peaches every August.Они консервируют персики каждый август.
2.

plans

throw away or stop using something
  • We canned the proposal after the budget cuts.Мы отменили это предложение после сокращения бюджета.

Expressions with can: examples in English and translations in Russian

прекратить
замолчать
Can it, we're trying to concentrate.
изо всех сил
They ran as hard as they can to catch the last bus.
не мочь дождаться
I can hardly wait for the concert tomorrow!
никогда не знаешь
You never can tell what will happen next.
что ты можешь сделать
If you finish early, what can you do next?
кто знает
Who can tell why she left so suddenly?

Translations of "could" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
мочьv. - moch'

He bragged he could pop a wheelie with one hand only.

Он хвастался, что может делать вилли всего одной рукой.

A delay in the start date could impact the project timeline.

Задержка даты выхода на работу может повлиять на сроки проекта.

The medium said she could divine messages from the spirit world.

Медиум заявила, что может получать послания из мира духов.

The grant could inject new life into community arts programs downtown.

Грант может вдохнуть новую жизнь в городские программы поддержки искусства.

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Other translations for could:

  • иметь правоv.
  • можно
  • смог

could: Examples and translations in context

His mistake could render the whole plan useless at this stage.

Его ошибка может сделать весь план бесполезным на этом этапе.

It seems like anybody could win the lottery with enough luck.

Похоже, любой может выиграть в лотерею при достаточной удаче.

Her unique perspective could land her a spot on the panel.

Её уникальный взгляд может обеспечить ей место в экспертной группе.

Her election could usher in significant reforms to the education system.

Её избрание может положить начало значительным реформам в системе образования.

Without property insurance, damages could result in significant financial strain.

Без страхования имущества ущерб может привести к значительным финансовым трудностям.

This bold policy could breathe new life into the stagnant economy.

Эта смелая политика может вдохнуть новую жизнь в стагнирующую экономику.

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