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B2–C1 · GFC · GFC006

Were + subject + to + infinitive, subject + would + 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 · EnglishWere + subject + to + infinitive, subject + would + infinitive
DE · GermanWürde(n) + subject + infinitive, main clause in Konjunktiv II

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Если бы поставщик отказался, нам понадобилась бы замена.

EN · English

Were the supplier to withdraw, we would need a replacement.

DE · German

Würde der Lieferant abspringen, bräuchten wir einen Ersatz.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Если бы она отказалась, я бы понял.

    EN · English

    Were she to refuse, I would understand.

    DE · German

    Würde sie ablehnen, hätte ich Verständnis.

  2. RU · Translation

    Если бы цены снова выросли, многим семьям было бы трудно.

    EN · English

    Were prices to rise again, many families would struggle.

    DE · German

    Würden die Preise erneut steigen, hätten viele Familien Schwierigkeiten.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

GFC001If it were not for + noun phrase, subject + would + infinitiveGFCGFC007Had + subject + past participle, subject + would have + past participleGFCGFC015If + subject + would + infinitive, subject + could + infinitiveGFCGFC004If + subject + past-form state, subject + would have + past participleGFC