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B2–C1 · GFC · GFC015

If + subject + would + infinitive, subject + could + 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 + subject + would + infinitive, subject + could + infinitive
DE · GermanWenn + subject + bereit wäre(n), zu-infinitive, könnte(n) + subject + infinitive

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Если бы ты перестал перебивать, я смог бы объяснить.

EN · English

If you would stop interrupting, I could explain.

DE · German

Wenn du bereit wärst, mich ausreden zu lassen, könnte ich es erklären.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Если бы она согласилась минуту послушать, мы смогли бы это решить.

    EN · English

    If she would listen for a moment, we could resolve this.

    DE · German

    Wenn sie bereit wäre, einen Moment zuzuhören, könnten wir das klären.

  2. RU · Translation

    Если бы они согласились назвать дату, мы смогли бы спланировать визит.

    EN · English

    If they would give us a date, we could plan the visit.

    DE · German

    Wenn sie bereit wären, uns einen Termin zu nennen, könnten wir den Besuch planen.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

GFC004If + subject + past-form state, subject + would have + past participleGFCGFC001If it were not for + noun phrase, subject + would + infinitiveGFCGFC003If + subject + had + participle, subject + would be + -ing + nowGFCGFC010Even if + subject + had + participle, subject + could not have + participleGFC