konden

1. (form-of, indicative, past, plural) inflection of kunnen:
2. (dated, form-of, formal, past, plural, subjunctive) inflection of kunnen:

kunnen

1. (auxiliary) can, to be able to
2. (auxiliary) may, can, to be allowed to
3. (intransitive) to be possible
4. (intransitive) can go, to be able to go, can get
5. (transitive) to be able to do, to be capable of
6. (intransitive) to be available (for any type of meeting or appointment)

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Etymology

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Sentences

Door zich te verbergen konden de ontvoerders ze niet vinden .

By hiding, the kidnappers couldn't find them.

Alleen door het bereiken van vrede konden we een toekomst voor onze regio waarborgen .

It was only by achieving peace that we could guarantee a future for our region.

De kleine wieltjes konden het gewicht niet dragen .

The small wheels could not bear the weight.

Nadat de honden de vogels opjoegen konden de jagers ze afschieten .

After the dogs chased the birds, the hunters could shoot them.

De deksel van de kist had een sterk slot , maar we konden de scharnieren snel forceren .

The lid of the chest had a strong lock, but we were able to force the hinges quickly.