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It is time + subject + past simple

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

EN · EnglishIt is time + subject + past simple
DE · GermanEs ist Zeit, dass + subject + present-tense clause

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  1. RU · Translation

    Пора ей как следует отдохнуть.

    EN · English

     It  is  time  she  had a proper break.

    DE · German

     Es  ist Zeit, dass  sie  eine richtige Pause  macht.

  2. RU · Translation

    Пора им дать нам ясный ответ.

    EN · English

     It  is  time  they  gave us a clear answer.

    DE · German

    Es  ist Zeit, dass  sie  uns  eine klare Antwort  geben.

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