Could (kuhd)- suggesties, beleefdheid, verleden tijd van can
* I'm free tomorrow!
Great! We could spend the day together (zou kunnen)
* Could we have a table for two, please?
* Yesterday, I couldn't find my keys, but now I found them ( kon )
Would (wuhd) - wensen, beleefde verzoeken, verl.t van will
* If I was rich, I would buy a boat ( zou )
* Would you like to see the menu? ( zou willen)
* I would like to have a coffee, please