持てたの

was able to have

→ 持つ

phrase Uncommon #14,028

was able to have As written, this is the past potential form of 持つ (“to have” or “to hold”) followed by の. The provided sentences instead use forms of 持つ meaning “have.”

JA: あの頃はまだ希望を持てたの。

EN: Back then, I could still have hope.