B2–C1 · GFN · GFN008

Adjective + though + subject + be, contrasting main clause

Explanation

A reusable frame from “Concession, cause and circumstance”. Compare how English and German express concession, cause and circumstance. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

Structure

EN · EnglishAdjective + though + subject + be, contrasting main clause

DE · GermanSo + adjective + subordinate clause + auch, main clause

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Хотя она устала, она ответила на каждый вопрос.

EN · English

Tired though she was, she answered every question.

DE · German

So müde sie auch war, sie beantwortete jede Frage.

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RU · Translation
Хотя задача выглядит простой, для неё нужна практика.
EN · English
Simple though it looks, the task takes practice.
DE · German
So einfach die Aufgabe auch aussieht, sie erfordert Übung.
RU · Translation
Хотя ремонт был дорогим, его стоило сделать.
EN · English
Expensive though the repair was, it was worth doing.
DE · German
So teuer die Reparatur auch war, sie lohnte sich.

Pattern graph

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