B2–C1 · GFH · GFH009

For + noun/object pronoun + to-infinitive phrase + singular main predicate

A reusable frame from “Infinitive tense, voice and subject control”. Compare how English and German express infinitive tense, voice and subject control. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

EN · EnglishFor + noun/object pronoun + to-infinitive phrase + singular main predicate
DE · GermanDass/wenn + explicit-subject clause, + main predicate

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  1. RU · Translation

    Её отказ был бы вполне понятен.

    EN · English

    For  her to  decline  would  be entirely  understandable.

    DE · German

    Wenn  sie  ablehnen  würde,  wäre  das völlig verständlich.

  2. RU · Translation

    То, что они приехали так рано, стало неожиданностью.

    EN · English

    For  them to  arrive so early  was a  surprise.

    DE · German

    Dass  sie so früh  ankamen,  war eine Überraschung.

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