"бы" is used in the past in conditional sentances and serves as "if"
As far as I know if is also used in conditional sentences in the past tense
Ex. If I could come, I would help you.
Если бы я мог прийти, я бы помог тебе.
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January 16, 2011
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First notebook entry:Introducing myself
Hi I am Irina. I would like to practice my English here at italki. I think it is a great opportunity for all people around the world to share their language knowledge. It's a chance not only to learn the language, but start to understand its nature. I have read some questions from people who try to learn English about fixed phrases, which are quite difficult to understant if you don't know the history of the phrase. The answers given by native spekers are very helpful!
Thank you!
Most probably I will ask a lot too :) And hope to get the answers to my questions...