B2–C1 · GFN · GFN002

Despite having + past participle phrase, shared subject + main predicate

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.

EN · EnglishDespite having + past participle phrase, shared subject + main predicate
DE · GermanObwohl + earlier same-subject clause, main clause
RU · Translation

Хотя я проверил дважды, я всё же пропустил ошибку.

EN · English

Despite having checked twice, I still missed the error.

DE · German

Obwohl ich zweimal geprüft hatte, übersah ich den Fehler trotzdem.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Хотя она тренировалась, перед выступлением она нервничала.

    EN · English

    Despite having practised, she felt nervous before the talk.

    DE · German

    Obwohl sie geübt hatte, war sie vor dem Vortrag nervös.

  2. RU · Translation

    Хотя мы выехали рано, мы опоздали.

    EN · English

    Despite having left early, we arrived late.

    DE · German

    Obwohl wir früh losgefahren waren, kamen wir zu spät.

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