Key Concepts and Translation in Hindi Language

The phrase 'could have been' is used to talk about something that was possible in the past but did not happen. It shows regret or missed opportunities. In Hindi, it can be translated as 'हो सकता था'.

Usage Examples and Translation

1. I could have been a doctor if I had studied harder.

अगर मैंने ज्यादा मेहनत की होती, तो मैं डॉक्टर हो सकता था।


2. She could have been at the party, but she was sick.

वह पार्टी में हो सकती थी, लेकिन वह बीमार थी।


3. They could have been friends if they had met earlier.

अगर वे पहले मिले होते, तो वे दोस्त हो सकते थे।


Key Mistakes

1. Using 'could of' instead of 'could have'. For example, saying "I could of been there" is incorrect. The right form is "I could have been there."

2. Forgetting to use it in the past context. For instance, saying "I could have been going" is wrong. It should be "I could have gone."

3. Confusing it with 'should have' or 'would have'. Remember, 'could have' talks about possibility, while 'should have' talks about obligation.