いいのだが

I wish …

→ 良い

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I wish … Expresses a wish about a situation that is not true or may not happen. The ending だが adds a sense of “but” and can leave the thought hanging.

JA: もっと休みがあればいいのだが。

EN: I wish I had more time off.

君の気分を害するようなことは何も言っていないといいのだが。

I hope I didn't say anything that offended you.

もっと時間があったらいいのだが。

I wish I had more time.

彼の住所を知っていればいいのだが。

I wish I knew his address.

僕は君くらい利口だといいのだが。

I wish I were as smart as you.

英語が話せたらいいのだが。

I wish I could speak English.