B2–C1 · GFF · GFF019

Far from + -ing phrase, subject + contrary predicate

A reusable frame from “Negation, inversion and focus”. Compare how English and German express negation, inversion and focus. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

EN · EnglishFar from + -ing phrase, subject + contrary predicate
DE · GermanStatt + zu-infinitive, subject + contrary predicate

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  1. RU · Translation

    Короткий путь не сэкономил время, а, наоборот, задержал нас.

    EN · English

    Far from  saving time,  the shortcut  delayed us.

    DE · German

    Statt  Zeit zu  sparen,  hielt  uns  die Abkürzung auf.

  2. RU · Translation

    Его молчание не успокоило её, а, наоборот, усилило сомнения.

    EN · English

    Far from  reassuring her,  his silence  increased her doubts.

    DE · German

    Statt  sie zu  beruhigen,  verstärkte  sein Schweigen  ihre Zweifel.

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