How is the phrase если бы не translated from Russian to English

English translation
if it hadn't been for
conjunction

Используется, чтобы сказать, что что-то произошло бы без этого фактора.

Used to say something would have happened without this factor.

Examples with “если бы не”

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  • Я бы заблудился, если бы не твои указания. — I would have gotten lost if it hadn't been for your directions.

  • Если бы не дождь, мы бы пошли в поход. — If it hadn't been for the rain, we would have gone hiking.

  • Ты можешь представить, что бы случилось, если бы не её поддержка? — Can you imagine what would have happened if it hadn't been for her support?

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