Key Concepts and Their Translation in Hindi Language

Modal verbs are special verbs that help us express ability, possibility, permission, and obligation. For ability, we mainly use the modal verb can and its past form could.

Can means you are able to do something now, while could means you were able to do something in the past.


Usage Examples and Translations

1. I can swim very well.

मैं बहुत अच्छे से तैर सकता हूँ।


2. She can speak three languages.

वह तीन भाषाएँ बोल सकती है।


3. When I was young, I could run fast.

जब मैं छोटा था, मैं तेज़ दौड़ सकता था।


4. He could play the guitar when he was a teenager.

वह किशोरावस्था में गिटार बजा सकता था।


Key Mistakes

1. Using can for past ability: "I can swim when I was a child." (Incorrect)

Correct: "I could swim when I was a child."


2. Forgetting to use the base form of the verb: "I can swims." (Incorrect)

Correct: "I can swim."


3. Confusing can and may: "Can I go to the party?" (Correct for ability)

"May I go to the party?" (Correct for permission)


Using modal verbs correctly can help you express your abilities clearly in English!