How is the word если бы translated from Russian to English

English translation
if only
phrase

Выражает желание, чтобы всё сложилось иначе.

Used to wish that things had been different.

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  • Если бы мы выехали раньше. — If only we had left earlier.

  • Если бы я тогда знал то, что знаю сейчас. — If only I knew then what I know now.

  • Если бы всё было так просто. — If only it were that simple.

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