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B2–C1 · GFC · GFC018

It is time + subject + past simple

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

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Пора нам отнестись к этому серьёзно.

EN · English

It is time we took this seriously.

DE · German

Es ist Zeit, dass wir das ernst nehmen.

Try variations2 · more examples

  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.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

GFC001If it were not for + noun phrase, subject + would + infinitiveGFCGFC002If it had not been for + noun phrase, subject + would have + past participleGFCGFC003If + subject + had + participle, subject + would be + -ing + nowGFCGFC004If + subject + past-form state, subject + would have + past participleGFC