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I have encountered online two different translations of the same quote: "The problem is you think you have time." Are both of these correct? As a non-native, I would be tempted to pick the second variant, of course. You have - du hast. Very straightforward. "Das Problem ist, dass du glaubst, du hättest Zeit." "Das Problem ist, dass du glaubst, du hast Zeit." Any comments on this are much…

I have encountered online two different translations of the same quote: "The problem is you think you have time."

Are both of these correct?

As a non-native, I would be tempted to pick the second variant, of course. You have - du hast. Very straightforward.

"Das Problem ist, dass du glaubst, du hättest Zeit."
"Das Problem ist, dass du glaubst, du hast Zeit."

Any comments on this are much appreciated.

Many thanks,
Anna

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