Examples of using "Umiał" in a sentence and their english translations:
- Tom wasn't able to swim.
- Tom couldn't swim.
I would do it if I could.
He knew how to put his ideas across.
Tom didn't quite know how to answer.
He headed for the door at full speed.
He could not so much as sign his own name.
- Perhaps I can help you.
- Maybe I can help you.
I think you'll be able to do it.
The man couldn't so much as write his own name.
He couldn't overcome the desire for another cigarette.
Tom isn't very likely to know how to do that.
They might pay me more if I could use a computer.
I hope I can levitate one day.
Tom won't be able to keep up with you.
His modesty prevented him from making his feelings known to her.
Tom couldn't help getting angry with Mary.
if you can actually do things instead of typing all the time.
He could show his feeling with music instead of words.
Tom did his best, but he failed.
Tom couldn't think of a good place to hide it.
The stone was so heavy that nobody could lift it.
If I could only play the tuba half as well as you, I'd be very happy.
- He tried to brave it out while held as a hostage.
- He tried to be brave while he was being held hostage.
- He tried to behave as bravely as possible while he was being held hostage.
If I could only speak English half as well as you can, I wouldn't be worried about traveling around the world.