Sentence examples of "were able" in English with translation "sich können"

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The police were able to find the criminal. Die Polizei konnte den Verbrecher finden.
When you were able to read on your own, what did you enjoy reading? Als Sie selbständig lesen konnten, was haben Sie gern gelesen?
It's because of you that we were able to complete this job on time. Dir ist es zu verdanken, dass wir diesen Job rechtzeitig fertig stellen konnten.
She is able to skate. Sie kann Schlittschuh laufen.
Madonna is able to sing. Madonna kann singen.
I might be able to help. Ich könnte helfen.
Tom is able to swim well. Tom kann gut schwimmen.
The baby is able to walk. Das Baby kann laufen.
Tom is able to play soccer. Tom kann Fußball spielen.
I was able to help her. Ich konnte ihr helfen.
Tom was able to help Mary. Tom konnte Mary helfen.
I am able to drive a car. Ich kann Auto fahren.
Tom will be able to swim soon. Tom wird bald schwimmen können.
I will be able to marry her. Ich werde sie heiraten können.
You will soon be able to swim. Du wirst bald schwimmen können.
He may be able to come tomorrow. Vielleicht kann er morgen kommen.
She will be able to swim soon. Bald wird sie schwimmen können.
He is able to speak five languages. Er kann fünf Sprachen sprechen.
He is able to play the guitar. Er kann Gitarre spielen.
He is able to play the flute. Er kann Flöte spielen.
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