Use of" can"and" could"
✨ Learn to Use "Can" and "Could" | Urdu to English Sentences
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Today, we’ll learn how to use “Can” and “Could” in real sentences. These words help us express ability, permission, and possibility in English. Let's learn with easy Urdu to English examples!
✅ 1. Use of "Can" — Ability & Permission (کسی کام کو کر سکنے کی صلاحیت)
We use can to talk about things we are able to do or to give permission.
📌 Structure:
Subject + can + base form of verb + object
🗣 Urdu Sentences into English:
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میں گاڑی چلا سکتا ہوں۔
👉 I can drive a car. -
وہ اچھی انگریزی بول سکتی ہے۔
👉 She can speak English well. -
کیا میں اندر آ سکتا ہوں؟
👉 Can I come in? -
ہم تمہیں مدد کر سکتے ہیں۔
👉 We can help you.
✅ 2. Use of "Could" — Past Ability & Polite Requests (ماضی کی صلاحیت یا نرمی سے درخواست)
We use could to talk about past abilities or to make polite requests.
📌 Structure:
Subject + could + base form of verb + object
🗣 Urdu Sentences into English:
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میں بچپن میں تیراکی کر سکتا تھا۔
👉 I could swim in childhood. -
وہ تیز دوڑ سکتی تھی۔
👉 She could run fast. -
کیا آپ میری مدد کر سکتے ہیں؟ (نرمی سے)
👉 Could you help me? -
کیا میں ایک سوال پوچھ سکتا ہوں؟
👉 Could I ask a question?
✍️ Practice Time!
Try to translate these into English:
- میں تمہیں فون کر سکتا ہوں۔
- وہ کل آ سکتی تھی۔
- کیا میں کھڑکی کھول سکتا ہوں؟
- کیا آپ مجھے راستہ دکھا سکتے ہیں؟
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