B2–C1 · GFC · GFC006

Were + subject + to + infinitive, subject + would + infinitive

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

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

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  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.

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