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What is the difference between how can I forget you. and how could I forget you. ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between how can I forget you. and how could I forget you. ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
when if you suddenly came across your old flame and he/she asked you like “ hey! It’s me! Do you remember me?”
Which would be the best to answer?
I’d like to know the difference.
Which would be the best to answer?
I’d like to know the difference.
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22 Sep 2020
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@G-KEN
G-KENさんが描く状態なら、僕は「can」と「could」を同じように分かります。
I would understand "can" and "could" the same way in the situation you're talking about.
アメリカで「could」を使うことは少しより普通だけけれど。
However, in America it's a little more common to use "could."
それにしても、人が「can」と言うことに僕は驚きません。
But still, I wouldn't be surprised to hear people say can.
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They're both okay, but "could" sounds a bit more natural.
どちらも大丈夫です、けど、「could」は少しより自然です。
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Thank you so much for your quick answer! Alright, “ could “ sounds more natural.
Now I’d like to know how would you feel when it’s “can.” Would you feel it’s strange? I’d like to know the difference.
Now I’d like to know how would you feel when it’s “can.” Would you feel it’s strange? I’d like to know the difference.
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@G-KEN
G-KENさんが描く状態なら、僕は「can」と「could」を同じように分かります。
I would understand "can" and "could" the same way in the situation you're talking about.
アメリカで「could」を使うことは少しより普通だけけれど。
However, in America it's a little more common to use "could."
それにしても、人が「can」と言うことに僕は驚きません。
But still, I wouldn't be surprised to hear people say can.
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@WataruFord thank you so much. Now I understand there’s no big difference. And I understand “could “ sounds more natural for native speakers.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
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