This is the 38th most frequent Afrikaans word.
kon
"Kon" is the past tense of "can," meaning "could" in English.
'Kon' is used as the past tense of 'can', indicating ability.
Hy kon die werk betyds klaarmaak.
He was able to finish the work on time.
'Kon' conveys possibility or feasibility in the past.
Sy kon nie glo haar oë nie.
She could not believe her eyes.
'Kon' is used in a subjunctive mood to express hypothetical ability or permission.