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B2–C1 · GFC · GFC001

If it were not for + noun phrase, subject + would + infinitive

Explanation

A reusable frame from “Conditions and counterfactuals”. Compare how English and German express conditions and counterfactuals. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

Structure

EN · EnglishIf it were not for + noun phrase, subject + would + infinitive
DE · GermanWenn + noun phrase + nicht wäre, würde + subject + infinitive

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Если бы не шум, это было бы идеальное место для работы.

EN · English

If it weren't for the noise, this would be a perfect place to work.

DE · German

Wenn der Lärm nicht wäre, wäre das ein perfekter Arbeitsplatz.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Если бы не её поддержка, я чувствовал бы себя совершенно потерянным.

    EN · English

    If it weren't for her support, I would feel completely lost.

    DE · German

    Wenn ihre Unterstützung nicht wäre, würde ich mich völlig verloren fühlen.

  2. RU · Translation

    Если бы не цена, мы выбрали бы эту модель.

    EN · English

    If it weren't for the price, we would choose this model.

    DE · German

    Wenn der Preis nicht wäre, würden wir dieses Modell wählen.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

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