could (EN)

auxiliary verb

auxiliary verb “could”

1. indicates that something has the potential to occur
   Mellen Iech un, fir d'Iwwersetzungen vun den Beispillsätz an d'monolingual Definitioune vun all Wuert ze gesinn.

   If we hurry, we could catch the last train home.
2. expresses a polite request for permission
   Could I use your phone to make a quick call?
3. expresses a polite request for someone else to take action
   Could you please pass the salt?
4. offers a recommendation or advice
   For your headache, you could take a pain reliever.