using can and could ...

[q_sharon]

:coffeedrink:

I hate this man that I can kill him.
I hate this man that I could kill him.

anyone who wants to discuss about its difference and meaning?

:coffeedrink:

[skykeeper]

"Can" refers to the ability or possibility. "Could" means to be able to

And here's the other way that "can and could"are used.
You can learn english. (a positive affirmation) You could learn english. (an affirmation with limitation) Does this help some?
Thanks...

[q_sharon]

"Can" refers to the ability or possibility. "Could" means to be able to

And here's the other way that "can and could"are used.
You can learn english. (a positive affirmation) You could learn english. (an affirmation with limitation) Does this help some?
Thanks...

Yes, you are right, skykeeper. Could denotes weaker meaning; denotes an action that is less likely to be done.

Thanks for your good answer. I have almost forgotten this thread.