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