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B2–C1 · GFH · GFH009

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

Explanation

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.

Structure

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

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Если мы остановимся сейчас, уже сделанная работа пропадёт зря.

EN · English

For us to stop now would waste the work already done.

DE · German

Wenn wir jetzt aufhören würden, wäre die bereits geleistete Arbeit vergeblich.

Try variations2 · more examples

  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.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

GFH014Main action + in order for + noun/object pronoun + to-infinitiveGFHGFH016Main clause + noun/pronoun + to + infinitive phrase + required prepositionGFHGFH007It + be + adjective + for + noun/object pronoun + to-infinitiveGFHGFH011Subject + be + adjective + enough + for + actor + to-infinitiveGFH