How is the word мог бы translated from Russian to English

Говорят о том, что было возможно, но не случилось.

Used to say something was possible but did not happen.

phrase
English translation
could have

Examples with “мог бы”

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  • Ты мог бы сказать мне раньше. You could have told me earlier.

  • Мы могли бы поехать на поезде, а не на машине. We could have taken the train instead of driving.

  • Подумай, сколько денег мы могли бы сэкономить! Think how much money we could have saved!

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FAQ about “мог бы”

How is “мог бы” translated from Russian?
“мог бы” translates into English as “could have”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “мог бы” mean?
Meaning of “мог бы”: Говорят о том, что было возможно, но не случилось. In English — “could have”.
What part of speech is “мог бы”?
“мог бы” is a phrase.
Where can I see examples with “мог бы”?
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