When using the verb "kunne" (can / to be able to) in Danish, you often pair it with another verb in its infinitive form. For example, to say "I can speak Danish," you would say "Jeg kan tale dansk." Notice that "tale" (to speak) remains in its base form. The word order is usually Subject + "kunne" + Verb (infinitive) + Object/Adverb.
"Kunne" is a modal verb, which means it helps express ability, possibility, or permission. It doesn't change its form based on the subject (jeg, du, han/hun/den/det, vi, I, de) in the present tense. So, it's always "kan" for present tense.
For example: Jeg kan svømme. (I can swim.) Vi kan se filmen. (We can see the movie.)
When using "kunne" at a B1 level, it's helpful to understand its nuances beyond simple ability. While it still means 'can' or 'to be able to', at this stage, you'll encounter it more often in conditional or hypothetical contexts. For example, it can express possibility or a softer suggestion, similar to 'could' in English. You might also see it when discussing past abilities or things that were possible at a certain time. Paying attention to the surrounding verbs and adverbs will help you distinguish its specific meaning.
§ Understanding 'Kunne'
The Danish verb 'kunne' means 'can' or 'to be able to'. It's a very common verb, and you'll hear it all the time. It's used to express ability, possibility, or permission. Think of it like the English 'can'.
- Danish Word
- kunne
- Pronunciation
- [ˈkʰunə]
- Definition
- can / to be able to
§ Basic Usage of 'Kunne'
You use 'kunne' just like you would 'can' in English. It's often followed by another verb in its infinitive form (the base form of the verb). For example:
Jeg kan tale dansk.
This translates to "I can speak Danish." Here, 'kan' is the present tense of 'kunne', and 'tale' is the infinitive of 'to speak'.
§ Conjugation of 'Kunne'
Good news! 'Kunne' is a modal verb, which means its present tense form ('kan') is the same for all persons (jeg, du, han, hun, det, vi, I, de). This makes it pretty easy to use.
- Jeg kan (I can)
- Du kan (You can)
- Han/hun/det kan (He/she/it can)
- Vi kan (We can)
- I kan (You all can)
- De kan (They can)
The past tense form is 'kunne'. This is also consistent across all persons.
- Jeg kunne (I could)
- Du kunne (You could)
§ Examples in Sentences
Jeg kan svømme.
I can swim.
Kan du hjælpe mig?
Can you help me?
Vi kunne ikke komme.
We could not come.
Hun kunne danse meget godt som barn.
She could dance very well as a child.
§ Similar words and when to use this one vs alternatives
While 'kunne' covers a lot of ground, there are a few other words that express similar ideas. Understanding the nuances will help you sound more natural in Danish.
1. 'At have evnen til' (to have the ability to)
This is a more formal way to express ability. You would use it when you want to emphasize that someone possesses a specific skill or talent, rather than just being capable in a general sense. 'Kunne' is more casual and common for everyday abilities.
Han har evnen til at lære sprog hurtigt.
He has the ability to learn languages quickly. (More formal emphasis on skill)
Han kan lære sprog hurtigt.
He can learn languages quickly. (More common and direct)
2. 'At være i stand til' (to be in a position to / to be capable of)
This phrase also means 'to be able to', but it often implies that circumstances allow for something, or that someone is capable despite potential difficulties. It can sometimes be interchangeable with 'kunne', but 'at være i stand til' adds a slight emphasis on the surrounding conditions or a more deliberate capability.
Jeg er i stand til at hjælpe dig i morgen.
I am able to help you tomorrow. (Implies circumstances allow it)
Jeg kan hjælpe dig i morgen.
I can help you tomorrow. (Direct statement of ability)
3. 'At måtte' (to be allowed to / must)
While 'kunne' can express permission (e.g., "Du kan gå nu" - "You can go now"), 'at måtte' is specifically about permission or obligation. If something is allowed, you use 'måtte'. If it's about ability or general possibility, 'kunne' is the right choice.
Jeg må
I am allowed to eat the cake. (Permission)
Jeg kan spise kagen.
I can eat the cake. (Ability)
4. 'At vide' (to know) vs. 'Kunne' (to know how to)
This is a common point of confusion for English speakers. In Danish, you use 'kunne' when you're talking about knowing *how* to do something (a skill), and 'at vide' when you're talking about knowing a fact or a piece of information.
Jeg kan spille guitar.
I know how to play the guitar. (Skill)
Jeg ved, hvor han bor.
I know where he lives. (Fact)
In summary, 'kunne' is your go-to for expressing ability, possibility, and general permission. While other phrases exist to convey similar meanings, they often carry a slightly different emphasis or are used in more specific contexts. Master 'kunne' first, and then build your understanding of the alternatives.
उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका
- Often mispronounced with a long 'u' sound, it should be short and clipped.
कठिनाई स्तर
short
short
short
short
आगे क्या सीखें
आगे सीखें
उन्नत
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
Kunne du tænke dig at spise aftensmad med mig i aften?
Would you like to have dinner with me tonight?
Jeg kunne godt bruge en kop kaffe lige nu.
I could really use a cup of coffee right now.
Hun kunne næsten ikke tro sine egne øjne, da hun så resultatet.
She could barely believe her own eyes when she saw the result.
Vi kunne have undgået mange problemer, hvis vi havde lyttet til rådet.
We could have avoided many problems if we had listened to the advice.
Det kunne være rart med lidt solskin i morgen.
It would be nice with some sunshine tomorrow.
Han kunne tale flydende tysk, selvom han aldrig havde boet i Tyskland.
He could speak fluent German, even though he had never lived in Germany.
Jeg kunne ikke lade være med at grine, det var så sjovt.
I couldn't help but laugh, it was so funny.
Hvis du kunne vælge frit, hvad ville du så gøre?
If you could choose freely, what would you do?
अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है
This is the most common form you'll encounter for 'can.' Jeg kan, du kan, han/hun/det kan, vi kan, I kan, de kan.
This also means 'could' or 'was able to.' Jeg kunne, du kunne, han/hun/det kunne, vi kunne, I kunne, de kunne.
The base form of the verb, used with other verbs like 'at ville kunne' (to want to be able to).
आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले
'Måtte' also means 'to be able to' or 'can,' but it's often used in contexts of permission or obligation.
While 'kunne' generally refers to ability or possibility, 'måtte' implies being allowed to do something or having a necessity to do something. Think of it as 'may' or 'must.'
Jeg må gå nu. (I must go now.) / Må jeg komme ind? (May I come in?)
Sometimes 'ville' (will/would) can sound similar to how 'kunne' is used for future possibilities, but their core meanings are different.
'Kunne' is about capability or possibility. 'Ville' is about intention or a future action. It's 'will' or 'would.'
Jeg ville gerne spise. (I would like to eat.) / Han vil komme i morgen. (He will come tomorrow.)
'Skulle' (should/shall) can sometimes overlap with 'kunne' when talking about potential actions, but it carries a sense of obligation or expectation.
'Kunne' is about what is possible to do. 'Skulle' is about what ought to be done or what is expected to happen. It's 'should' or 'shall.'
Du skulle studere mere. (You should study more.) / Jeg skal til København. (I shall go to Copenhagen.)
'Turde' means 'to dare' or 'to have the courage to,' which can sometimes be confused with 'kunne' if one interprets 'can' as 'have the guts to.'
'Kunne' is about ability. 'Turde' is about courage. You might be able to do something ('kunne'), but not dare to ('turde').
Jeg turde ikke hoppe. (I didn't dare to jump.)
'Formå' also means 'to be able to' or 'to manage to,' and is a more formal synonym for 'kunne' in certain contexts.
While 'kunne' is the everyday verb for 'can,' 'formå' suggests a greater effort or success in achieving something, often implying overcoming a challenge. It's less common in casual speech.
Han formåede at løfte stenen. (He managed to lift the stone.)
सुझाव
Basic use of 'kunne'
You use 'kunne' to express ability or possibility. It's similar to 'can' or 'to be able to' in English.
Conjugation of 'kunne'
'Kunne' is a modal verb, and it doesn't change much. For the present tense, it's always 'kan'. For the past tense, it's 'kunne'.
Examples:
Jeg kan tale dansk. (I can speak Danish.)
Han kunne ikke komme. (He could not come.)
Asking politely with 'kunne'
You can use 'kunne' to make a polite request, similar to 'could' in English.
Example:
Kunne du hjælpe mig? (Could you help me?)
Expressing permission or allowance
'Kunne' can also mean to be allowed to or to have permission to.
Example:
Du kan gå nu. (You can go now. / You are allowed to go now.)
Don't confuse 'kan' and 'ved'
While 'kan' means can/to be able to, 'ved' means to know. Don't mix them up!
Examples:
Jeg kan svømme. (I can swim.)
Jeg ved, hvad det er. (I know what it is.)
Using 'kunne' with infinitives
Just like in English, 'kunne' is followed by the infinitive form of another verb (without 'at').
Example:
Vi kunne spise senere. (We could eat later.)
Speculating or guessing
'Kunne' can be used to express possibility or speculation, similar to 'might' or 'could' in English.
Example:
Det kunne være svært. (It could be difficult.)
'Kunne' in conditional sentences
In more complex sentences, 'kunne' is often used in conditional clauses to express what could happen if something else were true.
Example:
Hvis jeg havde tid, kunne jeg hjælpe dig. (If I had time, I could help you.)
Common phrases with 'kunne'
Practice these common phrases:
Jeg kan ikke. (I can't.)
Hvad kan jeg gøre? (What can I do?)
Ja, det kunne jeg godt. (Yes, I could do that.)
Practice forming sentences
Try to form simple sentences using 'kunne' in different contexts. Think about things you can do, or things you could do if you wanted to.
असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें
वास्तविक संदर्भ
Asking about abilities
- Kan du svømme?
- Ja, jeg kan svømme.
- Kan du tale dansk?
- Jeg kan tale lidt dansk.
- Kan I hjælpe os?
Expressing possibility or permission
- Vi kunne mødes senere.
- Du kunne prøve igen.
- Man kan parkere her.
- Kunne jeg få en kop kaffe?
- Det kunne være sjovt.
Asking about knowledge or skill
- Kan du lave mad?
- Nej, jeg kan ikke lave mad.
- Kan du cykle?
- Hun kan spille klaver.
- Kan du huske det?
Indicating potential or capability
- Det kan være svært.
- Vi kan vinde.
- Han kan gøre det.
- Det kunne ske.
- De kunne tabe.
Making requests politely
- Kunne du åbne vinduet?
- Kunne du hjælpe mig?
- Kunne du gentage det?
- Kunne jeg spørge dig om noget?
- Kunne jeg låne din pen?
बातचीत की शुरुआत
"Kan du lide at lære nye sprog?"
"Hvad kan du godt lide at lave i din fritid?"
"Hvis du kunne rejse hvor som helst, hvor ville du så rejse hen?"
"Hvad er noget, du ønsker, du kunne gøre?"
"Kan du anbefale en god dansk bog eller film?"
डायरी विषय
Beskriv tre ting, du kan gøre godt.
Hvilke nye færdigheder ønsker du, at du kunne lære?
Skriv om en situation, hvor du troede, du ikke kunne, men så gjorde du det alligevel.
Hvordan kan du bruge 'kunne' i tre forskellige sætninger om din dag?
Forestil dig, at du kunne tale flydende dansk. Hvad ville du gøre?
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I can speak Danish.
Can you help me?
We can eat now.
Read this aloud:
Jeg kan se dig.
Focus: kan, se
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De kan komme.
Focus: De, kan, komme
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Kan han løbe?
Focus: Kan, han, løbe
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Write a sentence saying what you can do. Start with 'Jeg kan...'
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Jeg kan tale engelsk. (I can speak English.)
Write a question asking if someone can help. Start with 'Kan du...?'
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Kan du hjælpe mig? (Can you help me?)
Write a short sentence about something a child can do. Use 'barnet' (the child) and 'kan'.
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Sample answer
Barnet kan spise. (The child can eat.)
What can 'jeg' (I) and 'min ven' (my friend) do together?
Read this passage:
Jeg kan godt lide at læse. Min ven kan også lide at læse. Vi kan læse mange bøger sammen.
What can 'jeg' (I) and 'min ven' (my friend) do together?
The passage says 'Vi kan læse mange bøger sammen.' (We can read many books together.)
The passage says 'Vi kan læse mange bøger sammen.' (We can read many books together.)
Who cannot drive a car yet?
Read this passage:
Kan du køre bil? Ja, jeg kan køre bil. Min søster kan ikke køre bil endnu.
Who cannot drive a car yet?
The passage states 'Min søster kan ikke køre bil endnu.' (My sister cannot drive a car yet.)
The passage states 'Min søster kan ikke køre bil endnu.' (My sister cannot drive a car yet.)
What can 'vi' (we) do in the park?
Read this passage:
Vi kan gå i parken. Det er solskin. Kan vi sidde på en bænk? Ja, det kan vi godt.
What can 'vi' (we) do in the park?
The passage asks 'Kan vi sidde på en bænk?' and answers 'Ja, det kan vi godt.' (Yes, we can.)
The passage asks 'Kan vi sidde på en bænk?' and answers 'Ja, det kan vi godt.' (Yes, we can.)
The speaker enjoyed the film.
Someone is asking for help.
They were lost.
Read this aloud:
Jeg kan tale lidt dansk.
Focus: kan, tale
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Read this aloud:
Kunne du åbne vinduet?
Focus: kunne, åbne
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Read this aloud:
De kunne danse hele natten.
Focus: kunne, danse
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Write a short sentence about something you can do.
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Sample answer
Jeg kan tale dansk. (I can speak Danish.)
Write a question asking if someone can do something.
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Sample answer
Kan du hjælpe mig? (Can you help me?)
Write a sentence saying you cannot do something.
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Sample answer
Jeg kan ikke komme i dag. (I cannot come today.)
Hvad kan vennen ikke?
Read this passage:
Jeg har en ven, der kan spille guitar rigtig godt. Han kan også synge. Men han kan ikke køre bil endnu.
Hvad kan vennen ikke?
Passagen siger 'han kan ikke køre bil endnu'.
Passagen siger 'han kan ikke køre bil endnu'.
Hvilke sprog kan Lise læse på?
Read this passage:
Lise kan godt lide at læse bøger. Hun kan læse både på dansk og engelsk. I aften skal hun læse en ny bog, som hendes ven har anbefalet.
Hvilke sprog kan Lise læse på?
Passagen siger 'Hun kan læse både på dansk og engelsk'.
Passagen siger 'Hun kan læse både på dansk og engelsk'.
Hvad kan lillebroren ikke?
Read this passage:
Min lillebror er kun fem år gammel. Han kan ikke skrive endnu, men han kan tegne meget flotte billeder. Han kan også tælle til ti på dansk.
Hvad kan lillebroren ikke?
Passagen siger 'Han kan ikke skrive endnu'.
Passagen siger 'Han kan ikke skrive endnu'.
In Danish questions, the verb often comes before the subject. 'Kan' (can) is the verb, 'du' (you) is the subject.
The word order for negation with 'ikke' (not) is typically 'subject + kan + ikke + verb'.
Similar to the first example, the verb 'kan' (can) starts the question. 'Gå i biografen' means 'go to the cinema'.
Jeg ___ godt lide at bage kage. (I like to bake cakes.)
In this context, 'kan' (present tense of 'kunne') is used to express 'can' or 'to be able to' do something that you like.
Han sagde, at han ___ komme i morgen. (He said he could come tomorrow.)
Here, 'kunne' is used in the past tense to report what someone said they were able to do in the future.
Hvis jeg ___ vælge, ville jeg rejse jorden rundt. (If I could choose, I would travel around the world.)
'Kunne' is used in a hypothetical conditional sentence to express what one would be able to do.
Vi ___ desværre ikke finde vej i mørket. (Unfortunately, we couldn't find our way in the dark.)
'Kunne' is used here in the past tense to indicate an inability to do something.
___ du hjælpe mig med dette, når du er færdig? (Could you help me with this when you are done?)
'Kunne' is often used politely to ask for help or to make a request.
De ___ ikke forstå, hvorfor han var så vred. (They couldn't understand why he was so angry.)
'Kunne' is used in the past tense to express a past inability to understand something.
Listen for 'could like'.
Listen for 'Could you open'.
Listen for 'could take the bus'.
Read this aloud:
Jeg kunne ikke komme i går.
Focus: ikke
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Hvorfor kunne du ikke ringe til mig?
Focus: kunne
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Read this aloud:
Kunne vi mødes i næste uge?
Focus: mødes
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Imagine you are applying for a job that requires Danish. Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) about your skills and what you can do. Use 'kunne' at least once.
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Sample answer
Jeg har god erfaring med kundeservice og kunne trives i et dynamisk miljø. Jeg taler flydende engelsk og forstår dansk godt. Jeg kan lære hurtigt og er altid klar til nye udfordringer.
Write 2-3 sentences about something you wish you could do, but currently can't. Use 'kunne' in your response.
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Jeg ville ønske, jeg kunne spille klaver flydende. Det er en færdighed, jeg gerne vil lære. Måske en dag kan jeg det.
Your friend is feeling unwell. Write a text message (2-3 sentences) offering help and asking if there's anything you can do for them. Use 'kunne' at least once.
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Sample answer
Hej! Jeg hørte, du ikke har det godt. Er der noget, jeg kunne gøre for dig? Lad mig vide, hvis du har brug for noget.
Hvad handler beskeden primært om?
Read this passage:
Kære ven, jeg skriver for at fortælle dig, at jeg har bestilt billetter til koncerten. Jeg håber, du stadig kunne tænke dig at komme med. Vi skal mødes klokken 19:00 foran spillestedet. Jeg glæder mig til at se dig!
Hvad handler beskeden primært om?
Teksten nævner billetter til koncerten og et mødested, hvilket indikerer, at det handler om en koncert.
Teksten nævner billetter til koncerten og et mødested, hvilket indikerer, at det handler om en koncert.
Hvad overvejer personen at gøre næste år?
Read this passage:
Jeg har altid drømt om at rejse jorden rundt, men det har været svært at finde tiden og pengene. Måske kunne jeg spare op og tage et sabbatår næste år. Det ville være en fantastisk oplevelse at se nye kulturer og møde nye mennesker.
Hvad overvejer personen at gøre næste år?
Personen nævner 'spare op og tage et sabbatår næste år' og 'rejse jorden rundt'.
Personen nævner 'spare op og tage et sabbatår næste år' og 'rejse jorden rundt'.
Hvorfor lykkedes projektgruppen med at fuldføre opgaven?
Read this passage:
På trods af mange udfordringer kunne projektgruppen fuldføre opgaven til tiden. Deres dedikation og samarbejde var nøglen til succesen. Alle bidrog med deres bedste, og resultatet var imponerende.
Hvorfor lykkedes projektgruppen med at fuldføre opgaven?
Teksten siger, at 'Deres dedikation og samarbejde var nøglen til succesen'.
Teksten siger, at 'Deres dedikation og samarbejde var nøglen til succesen'.
Imagine you are applying for a job that requires specific skills. Write a short paragraph in Danish detailing what you 'can' do or 'are able to' do in relation to the job requirements. Use 'kunne' at least twice.
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Sample answer
Jeg kunne bidrage med min erfaring inden for projektledelse, hvor jeg kunne sikre, at alle deadlines bliver overholdt. Jeg er også i stand til at arbejde selvstændigt og tage ansvar for mine opgaver.
Write a short email to a friend discussing a challenging situation you are facing and what you 'can' or 'could' do to overcome it. Use 'kunne' in both present and past tenses if appropriate.
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Hej [Vens navn], Jeg står over for en ret stor udfordring med mit studie. Jeg kunne overveje at tage et kursus i [relevant emne] for at forbedre mine færdigheder, eller jeg kunne bede min professor om ekstra vejledning. Hvad synes du, jeg kunne gøre? Bedste hilsner, [Dit navn]
Describe a future event or plan where you express what you 'will be able to' do. Focus on expressing capability in the future using 'kunne'.
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Sample answer
Når jeg er færdig med min uddannelse, vil jeg kunne finde et spændende job inden for [felt]. Jeg vil også kunne rejse mere og opleve nye kulturer, hvilket jeg ser meget frem til.
Hvad føler mange unge i dag sig pressede af ifølge teksten?
Read this passage:
En ny undersøgelse viser, at mange unge i dag føler sig pressede af samfundets forventninger. De har svært ved at finde ro og føler, at de hele tiden skal præstere. Mange drømmer om at kunne frigøre sig fra dette pres og leve et mere autentisk liv.
Hvad føler mange unge i dag sig pressede af ifølge teksten?
Teksten nævner direkte, at 'mange unge i dag føler sig pressede af samfundets forventninger'.
Teksten nævner direkte, at 'mange unge i dag føler sig pressede af samfundets forventninger'.
Hvad er ifølge teksten afgørende for at undgå de værste klimascenarier?
Read this passage:
Klimaforandringerne udgør en alvorlig trussel mod vores planet. Forskere advarer om, at hvis vi ikke handler nu, vil konsekvenserne være irreversible. Det er afgørende, at vi alle bidrager til at reducere vores CO2-udslip, så vi kunne undgå de værste scenarier.
Hvad er ifølge teksten afgørende for at undgå de værste klimascenarier?
Teksten siger, at 'det er afgørende, at vi alle bidrager til at reducere vores CO2-udslip'.
Teksten siger, at 'det er afgørende, at vi alle bidrager til at reducere vores CO2-udslip'.
Hvad er en vigtig faktor for at opnå flydende sprogfærdighed ifølge teksten?
Read this passage:
At lære et nyt sprog kan åbne døre til nye kulturer og muligheder. Selvom det kan virke svært i starten, er det vigtigt at huske, at alle kan lære et sprog med nok engagement og praksis. Man skal bare turde at begå fejl og lære af dem, så man kunne opnå flydende sprogfærdighed.
Hvad er en vigtig faktor for at opnå flydende sprogfærdighed ifølge teksten?
Teksten fremhæver, at man 'skal bare turde at begå fejl og lære af dem, så man kunne opnå flydende sprogfærdighed'.
Teksten fremhæver, at man 'skal bare turde at begå fejl og lære af dem, så man kunne opnå flydende sprogfærdighed'.
This sentence means: I couldn't come to the party because I was sick.
This sentence means: She really liked the new book she read.
This sentence means: We could hear the music clearly even though we were far away.
I could wish that we had more time together.
It could have been worse.
Would you like a cup of coffee?
Read this aloud:
Jeg kunne have gjort det bedre, hvis jeg havde haft mere erfaring.
Focus: erfaring
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Man kunne forestille sig, at der var andre løsninger.
Focus: forestille sig
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Kunne du venligst gentage det sidste punkt?
Focus: gentage
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Basic use of 'kunne'
You use 'kunne' to express ability or possibility. It's similar to 'can' or 'to be able to' in English.
Conjugation of 'kunne'
'Kunne' is a modal verb, and it doesn't change much. For the present tense, it's always 'kan'. For the past tense, it's 'kunne'.
Examples:
Jeg kan tale dansk. (I can speak Danish.)
Han kunne ikke komme. (He could not come.)
Asking politely with 'kunne'
You can use 'kunne' to make a polite request, similar to 'could' in English.
Example:
Kunne du hjælpe mig? (Could you help me?)
Expressing permission or allowance
'Kunne' can also mean to be allowed to or to have permission to.
Example:
Du kan gå nu. (You can go now. / You are allowed to go now.)
संबंधित सामग्री
यह शब्द अन्य भाषाओं में
संबंधित ग्रामर रूल्स
संबंधित मुहावरे
general के और शब्द
afbryde
B1To stop something from continuing
afbøje
B2To deflect or turn aside.
afgørende
B1decisive or crucial
afholde
B2to hold or host an event, or to refrain from
afhængig
B1Determined or decided by something else
afkorte
B2To shorten or reduce in length.
afmærke
B2To mark or indicate a position.
afrunde
B2To conclude or make complete.
afslutte
B1to bring to an end
afsløre
B2to make something secret known
