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Imperfective: бы (bȳ)
English Meaning: (a verbal particle used to render conditional and subjunctive patterns)

Example Sentences:

Ты не мог бы взглянуть, работает ли задний свет?
tȳ ne mog bȳ vzglyanút', rabótaet li zádniĭ svet?
Could you have a look to see if the rear light is working?
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Вы не могли бы пойти в банк?
vý ne moglí bȳ poĭtí v bank?
Can you go to the bank please?
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Какую зарплату ты хотел бы получать?
kakúyu zarplátu tȳ khotél bȳ poluchát'?
What salary do you wish to get?
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Я хотел бы купить билет на следующий рейс до Москвы.
ya khotél bȳ kupít' bilét na sléduyushchiĭ reĭs do moskvý.
I would like to buy a ticket for the next flight to Moscow.
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Мы бы вам помогли.
mȳ bȳ vam pomoglí.
We would have helped you.
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У меня тяжёлый багаж, не могли бы вы мне помочь?
u menyá tyazhólȳĭ bagázh, ne moglí bȳ vy mne pomóch'?
My luggage is heavy, can you help me?
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Я бы хотел купить билет.
ya bȳ khotél kupít' bilét.
I would like to buy a ticket.
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