How is the word wäre translated from German to English

English translation
would be
verb

Form von „sein“ im Konjunktiv II: für Vorstellungen, Wünsche und höfliche Aussagen.

The Subjunctive II form of "sein": for hypotheses, wishes and polite statements.

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  • Das wäre schön. — That would be nice.

  • Wenn er hier wäre, könnte er helfen. — If he were here, he could help.

  • Es wäre besser, früher zu gehen. — It would be better to leave earlier.

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