könnte
dieNouncould, might (subjunctive II of 'können')
English translations
- 01
might
- 02
could
Word details
- German meaning
- Elektrizität ist eine Form von Energie, die durch den Fluss von Elektronen entsteht und für viele Geräte und Anwendungen genutzt wird.
- English meaning
- electricity
- Synonym
- Strom
- German example
- Ohne Elektrizität könnten wir viele moderne Geräte nicht nutzen.
- English example
- Without electricity, we couldn't use many modern devices.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Elektrizität
- Plural Form
- None
Related words
- Hyperschall
Hypersonic refers to speeds that are at least five times the speed of sound.
- Bedrohung
threat
- Präzedenzfall
Precedent
- Paketbombe
A package bomb is an explosive device concealed in a package or similar container that detonates upon opening or handling.
- Selbstfahrer
Self-driving car
- Fusionsbrennstoff
Fusion fuel
- Wasserstoffwirtschaft
Hydrogen economy
- Fusionsenergiegewinnung
Fusion energy production refers to the process of generating energy by fusing atomic nuclei, similar to what happens in the sun.
- Polystickstoff
A hypothetical allotropic form of nitrogen where nitrogen atoms are bonded in a three-dimensional network structure.
- Hochtemperatursupraleiter
A high-temperature superconductor is a material that exhibits superconductivity at relatively high temperatures (compared to traditional superconductors).
- Brüter
Breeder reactor
- Diselan
Diselan is an outdated or regional term, the exact meaning of which is context-dependent. It could refer to a specific type of device or tool.
- Triselan
Triselan (fictional name)
- Kryptonion
Kryptonion is an outdated or fictional term that might refer to krypton, a chemical element.
- Befürchtung
Fear
- Nanobot
Nanobot
- Nanosystem
A nanosystem is a system whose components are on the nanometer scale (1-100 nm) and perform specific functions.
- Freimut
Candor
- Vorgefühl
Premonition, hunch
- Fünkchen
spark
- Dörrleiche
Skinny person (derogatory)
- Ämterhäufung
Accumulation of offices
- Goldgrube
Gold mine
- Pikass
The term 'Pikass' is not a common German word. It could be a typo, a regional term, or an abbreviation.
- Anthel
The term 'Anthel' is not familiar to me and does not appear to be a common German word. It could be a technical term, a regional expression, or a proper name.
- Leerraum
Empty space refers to a space that is empty or unoccupied.
- Kohldampf
ravenous hunger
- Exobiologie
Exobiology is the study of the possibility of life beyond Earth.
- Kipppunkt
Tipping point
- wagen
Dare
- kompromittieren
To compromise
- wiederholen
to repeat
- kollabieren
to collapse
- befürchten
To fear
- mißverstehen
To misunderstand
- zusammenfallen
to collapse
- ungeschehen machen
To undo
- kein Wässerchen trüben können
Wouldn't hurt a fly
- den Teufel an die Wand malen
To paint the devil on the wall
- zupasskommen
To suit
- auf keine Kuhhaut gehen
“To not fit on any cow skin” means that something is so big, outrageous, or unbearable that it could not be written or drawn on a cow skin.
- herumspinnen
To daydream, to fantasize
- erfrieren
To freeze to death
- durchstellen
To put through
- vernaschen
to gobble up, to snack; to adore
- kontraindizieren
Contraindicate
- phantasieren
to fantasize
Example sentences with “könnte”
Ich könnte heute später kommen. (I could come later today.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 'kann' and 'könnte'?
'Kann' is indicative (present tense), while 'könnte' is subjunctive II, used for polite requests or possibilities.