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But for + noun phrase, subject + would have + past participle A reusable frame from “Conditions and counterfactuals”. Compare how English and German express conditions and counterfactuals. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.
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Каркас из раздела «Условия и нереальные ситуации». Условия и нереальные ситуации: сравнивайте английские и немецкие конструкции по примерам с русским переводом.
03 Try variations2 · more examples RU · Translation Если бы не твоя помощь, я бы сдался.
EN · English But for your help, SSubject The main actor or receiver in the sentence. Use it to find who or what the sentence is about. I MModal verb A modal verb for ability, possibility, permission or obligation. Use it to read how time, mood or form changes the verb. would HrResult helper A helper showing a completed result. Use it to read how time, mood or form changes the verb. have vPParticiple A participle used in a compound tense. Use it to follow the action or state through the sentence. given up .
DE · German Ohne deine Hilfe HrResult helper A helper verb marking a completed result. Use it to read how time, mood or form changes the verb. hätte SSubject (Subjekt) The person or thing taking part in the sentence. Use it to find who or what the sentence is about. ich vPParticiple A participle used in a compound tense. Use it to follow the action or state through the sentence. aufgegeben
RU · Translation Если бы не пробки, мы приехали бы до полудня.
EN · English But for the traffic, SSubject The main actor or receiver in the sentence. Use it to find who or what the sentence is about. we MModal verb A modal verb for ability, possibility, permission or obligation. Use it to read how time, mood or form changes the verb. would HrResult helper A helper showing a completed result. Use it to read how time, mood or form changes the verb. have vPParticiple A participle used in a compound tense. Use it to follow the action or state through the sentence. arrived
DE · German Ohne den Verkehr HrResult helper A helper verb marking a completed result. Use it to read how time, mood or form changes the verb. wären SSubject (Subjekt) The person or thing taking part in the sentence. Use it to find who or what the sentence is about. wir Mittag vPParticiple A participle used in a compound tense. Use it to follow the action or state through the sentence. angekommen
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