"Can" and "could" are both modal verbs used to express ability, permission, or possibility, but they have slightly different meanings and functions.
| Examples | Explanations | Translation (Indonesian) |
|---|---|---|
| I can swim. | Expressing present ability. | Saya bisa berenang. |
| Can I borrow your pen? | Asking for permission. | Bolehkah saya meminjam pulpenmu? |
| It can get quite hot in the summer. | Describing a possibility. | Sangat mungkin menjadi panas di musim panas. |
| When I was younger, I could run faster. | Referring to past ability. | Saat saya lebih muda, saya bisa berlari lebih cepat. |
| Could I use your phone, please? | Polite request for permission. | Bisakah saya menggunakan ponselmu, silakan? |
| If I had more time, I could finish the project. | Expressing a hypothetical possibility. | Jika saya punya lebih banyak waktu, saya bisa menyelesaikan proyek tersebut. |
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