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B2–C1 · GFC · GFC005

Should + subject + bare infinitive, main clause

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 · EnglishShould + subject + bare infinitive, main clause
DE · GermanSollte(n) + subject + infinitive, main clause

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Если вам понадобятся дополнительные сведения, свяжитесь со мной.

EN · English

Should you need further details, please contact me.

DE · German

Sollten Sie weitere Informationen benötigen, kontaktieren Sie mich bitte.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Если погода улучшится, мы сможем поесть на улице.

    EN · English

    Should the weather improve, we can eat outside.

    DE · German

    Sollte sich das Wetter bessern, können wir draußen essen.

  2. RU · Translation

    Если что-нибудь изменится, я сообщу.

    EN · English

    Should anything change, I will let you know.

    DE · German

    Sollte sich etwas ändern, sage ich Bescheid.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

GFC009If + subject + should happen to + infinitive, main clauseGFCGFC011Whether or not + subject + verb, main clauseGFCGFC001If it were not for + noun phrase, subject + would + infinitiveGFCGFC002If it had not been for + noun phrase, subject + would have + past participleGFC