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B2–C1 · GFA · GFA004

By the time + subject + present simple, subject + will have + past participle

Explanation

A reusable frame from “Time and aspect”. Compare how English and German express time and aspect. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

Structure

EN · EnglishBy the time + subject + present simple, subject + will have + past participle
DE · GermanBis + future-time clause, subject + haben/sein + ... + participle

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

К твоему приезду я уже закончу готовить.

EN · English

By the time you arrive, I will have finished cooking.

DE · German

Bis du ankommst, habe ich fertig gekocht.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    К открытию магазина мы уже уедем.

    EN · English

    By the time the shop opens, we will have left.

    DE · German

    Bis der Laden öffnet, sind wir schon abgefahren.

  2. RU · Translation

    К её возвращению они уже починят крышу.

    EN · English

    By the time she returns, they will have repaired the roof.

    DE · German

    Bis sie zurückkommt, haben sie das Dach repariert.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

GFA019Subject + had already + past participle + by the time + past clauseGFAGFA001This is the first time + subject + have/has + past participleGFAGFA005By + future date, subject + will have been + -ing + for + durationGFAGFA020Every time + subject + have/has + participle, subject + have/has + participleGFA