Usages of вот бы
Новая грамматическая тема: конструкция «вот бы», которая выражает сильное желание.
New grammar topic: the construction “вот бы,” which expresses a strong wish.
Вот бы дождь начался только ночью, а днём было бы сухо и тепло.
If only the rain started only at night and it were dry and warm during the day.
Вот бы у нас было больше сухих дров и ещё один котелок для супа.
If only we had more dry firewood and one more camp pot for the soup.
Вот бы этот бутон раскрылся к выходным.
If only this bud opened by the weekend.
Вот бы в булочной ещё остался чизкейк к вечеру.
If only there were still some cheesecake left at the bakery by evening.
Вот бы орхидея зацвела к приходу гостей.
If only the orchid bloomed by the time the guests arrive.
Вот бы у меня было больше времени спокойно ухаживать за цветами по утрам.
If only I had more time to take care of the flowers calmly in the mornings.
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