Used to indicate ability or permission in the past.
예문
1. He said he could swim. (수영할 수 있다고 그는 말했다) 2. He could have been speaking to a large audience. (그는 많은 청중에게 이야기하고 있는 것 같았다) 3. He asked me if he could go home. (그는 집에 돌아가도 좋으냐고 내게 물었다) 4. I could have danced for joy. (기뻐서 덩실덩실 춤을 추고 싶었다) 5. Could you come and see me tomorrow? (내일 만나러 와 주시겠습니까)
