B2–C1 · GFC · GFC001

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

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

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

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  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.

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