Cool MateMeaning of They couldn't
A phrase indicating inability in the past.
In simple words: They were not able to.
They couldn't in a sentence
- They couldn't finish the project on time.
- Despite their efforts, they couldn't get tickets.
- They couldn't understand the instructions.
How to use They couldn't
Used to express inability or impossibility in past situations. Avoid in very formal writing.
Grammar pattern
they + couldn't + verb
Memory hint
Imagine someone trying but failing — 'they couldn't do it!'
Related words
Collocations with They couldn't
- they couldn't find
- they couldn't believe
- they couldn't see
Synonyms for They couldn't
- they were unable to
- they failed to
- they didn't have the capability to
Common mistakes with They couldn't
- Using 'could' instead of 'couldn't' for negatives.
- Confusing 'couldn't' with past perfect forms.
- Omitting the subject 'they' when used in conversation.
They couldn't appears in
They couldn't in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
لم يتمكنوا
لم يستطيعوا.
- Bengaliবাংলা
তারা পারল না
তারা সক্ষম ছিল না।
- GermanDeutsch
Sie konnten nicht
Sie waren nicht in der Lage.
- SpanishEspañol
Ellos no pudieron
No pudieron hacerlo.
- Persianفارسی
اونا نتونستن
اونا قادر نبودن.
- FrenchFrançais
Ils ne pouvaient pas
Ils n'étaient pas capables de.
- Hindiहिन्दी
वे नहीं कर सके
वे सक्षम नहीं थे।
- ItalianItaliano
Non potevano
Non erano in grado di.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Eles não puderam
Eles não conseguiram.
- RussianРусский
Они не смогли
Они были не в состоянии.
- Urduاردو
وہ نہ کر سکے
وہ نہیں کر سکے۔
- Chinese中文
他们不能
他们做不到。
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Frequently asked questions about They couldn't
What does They couldn't mean?
They were not able to.
What is the definition of They couldn't?
A phrase indicating inability in the past.
How do you use They couldn't in a sentence?
They couldn't finish the project on time.
Can you give another example of They couldn't?
Despite their efforts, they couldn't get tickets.
What are synonyms for They couldn't?
Common alternatives include they were unable to, they failed to, they didn't have the capability to.
What words go with They couldn't?
It commonly pairs with they couldn't find, they couldn't believe, they couldn't see.
What are common mistakes when using They couldn't?
Using 'could' instead of 'couldn't' for negatives. Confusing 'couldn't' with past perfect forms. Omitting the subject 'they' when used in conversation.
How do you pronounce They couldn't?
US: //ðeɪ ˈkʊdnt//, UK: //ðeɪ ˈkʊdnt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use They couldn't?
Used to express inability or impossibility in past situations. Avoid in very formal writing.