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B2–C1 · GFC · GFC003

If + subject + had + participle, subject + would be + -ing + now

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 + subject + had + participle, subject + would be + -ing + now
DE · GermanWenn + Plusquamperfekt Konjunktiv II, würde + subject + jetzt + infinitive

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Если бы я принял ту работу, сейчас жил бы за границей.

EN · English

If I had accepted that job, I would be living abroad now.

DE · German

Wenn ich die Stelle angenommen hätte, würde ich jetzt im Ausland leben.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Если бы мы сели на более ранний поезд, сейчас уже обедали бы.

    EN · English

    If we had caught the earlier train, we would be having lunch now.

    DE · German

    Wenn wir den früheren Zug genommen hätten, würden wir jetzt zu Mittag essen.

  2. RU · Translation

    Если бы она сохранила ту квартиру, сейчас платила бы меньше за аренду.

    EN · English

    If she had kept the flat, she would be paying less rent now.

    DE · German

    Wenn sie die Wohnung behalten hätte, würde sie jetzt weniger Miete zahlen.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

GFC007Had + subject + past participle, subject + would have + past participleGFCGFC015If + subject + would + infinitive, subject + could + infinitiveGFCGFC002If it had not been for + noun phrase, subject + would have + past participleGFCGFC004If + subject + past-form state, subject + would have + past participleGFC