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B2–C1 · GFE · GFE016

Either + singular noun phrase + or + singular noun phrase + singular predicate

Explanation

A reusable frame from “Quantification and agreement”. Compare how English and German express quantification and agreement. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

Structure

EN · EnglishEither + singular noun phrase + or + singular noun phrase + singular predicate
DE · GermanEntweder + singular noun phrase + oder + singular noun phrase + singular predicate

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Отвечает либо владелец, либо управляющий.

EN · English

Either the owner or the manager is responsible.

DE · German

Entweder der Eigentümer oder der Geschäftsführer ist verantwortlich.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Номер указан либо на этикетке, либо в чеке.

    EN · English

    Either the label or the receipt has the reference number.

    DE · German

    Entweder das Etikett oder der Beleg enthält die Referenznummer.

  2. RU · Translation

    Дорогу знает либо водитель, либо гид.

    EN · English

    Either the driver or the guide knows the way.

    DE · German

    Entweder der Fahrer oder der Reiseführer kennt den Weg.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

GFE004Either of + definite two-member group + singular predicateGFEGFE006A number of + plural noun + plural predicateGFEGFE010All the + uncountable noun + singular predicateGFEGFE015Both + noun phrase + and + noun phrase + plural predicateGFE