B2–C1 · GFC · GFC004

If + subject + past-form state, 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.

EN · EnglishIf + subject + past-form state, subject + would have + past participle
DE · GermanWenn + present Konjunktiv II state, hätte/wäre + subject + participle

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  1. RU · Translation

    Если бы она знала немецкий, она поняла бы то объявление.

    EN · English

    If  she  knew German,  she  would  have  understood that announcement.

    DE · German

    Wenn  sie  Deutsch  könnte,  hätte  sie  die Durchsage  verstanden.

  2. RU · Translation

    Если бы мы жили ближе, вчера вечером мы бы к вам присоединились.

    EN · English

    If  we  lived nearer,  we  would  have  joined you last night.

    DE · German

    Wenn  wir näher  wohnen  würden,  wären  wir gestern Abend  dazugekommen.

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