“ചെയ്യാൻ സാധിക്കും” അല്ലെങ്കിൽ, “സാധിക്കാറുണ്ട്” അല്ലെങ്കിൽ, “ചെയ്യാനാവും” എന്ന് പറയാൻ ആണ് “can” ഉപയോഗിക്കുന്നത്. Could ഉപയോഗിക്കുന്നത് പണ്ട് ഉണ്ടായിരുന്നതും ഇപ്പോൾ ഇല്ലാത്തതുമായ ഒരു കഴിവിനെപ്പറ്റി പറയാനാണ്.

The words “can” and “could” are modal verbs used to talk about ability, possibility, permission, and requests. “Can” is generally used for the present or future, while “could” is often used for the past or to sound more polite or less certain. For example, we say, “I can swim,” to show present ability, and “I could swim when I was a child,” to show past ability. When asking for permission, “can” is direct: “Can I use your phone?” But “could” is softer and more polite: “Could I borrow your book?” We also use “could” to express possibilities that are not certain, like “It could rain later.” In contrast, “can” expresses more definite possibilities, such as “Driving fast can be dangerous.” So, while both verbs are related, their usage depends on the time, tone, and level of certainty we want to express.

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When I was younger, I could run for hours without getting tired. Now, I can still run, but not for as long. Back then, I could eat anything without gaining weight, but now I have to be more careful. My grandfather always told me that if I worked hard, I could achieve anything. Even now, I can see how right he was. Sometimes, I wish I could go back in time and relive those moments. While we can plan for the future, we cannot control everything. However, with determination, we can overcome many obstacles. If I could change one thing, it would be to appreciate those days more. Still, I can make the most of today.