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B2–C1 · GFI · GFI015

Having + past participle phrase, shared subject + main predicate

Explanation

A reusable frame from “Gerund contrasts and participial clauses”. Compare how English and German express gerund contrasts and participial clauses. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

Structure

EN · EnglishHaving + past participle phrase, shared subject + main predicate
DE · GermanNachdem + same-subject past-perfect clause, + main clause

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Проверив адрес, я заказал такси.

EN · English

Having checked the address, I booked the taxi.

DE · German

Nachdem ich die Adresse geprüft hatte, bestellte ich das Taxi.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Закончив отчёт, она выключила ноутбук.

    EN · English

    Having finished the report, she turned off her laptop.

    DE · German

    Nachdem sie den Bericht fertiggestellt hatte, schaltete sie ihren Laptop aus.

  2. RU · Translation

    Выслушав обе стороны, мы изменили мнение.

    EN · English

    Having heard both sides, we changed our view.

    DE · German

    Nachdem wir beide Seiten gehört hatten, änderten wir unsere Ansicht.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

GFI016Not having + past participle phrase, shared subject + main predicateGFIGFI017Having been + passive participle phrase, shared subject + main predicateGFIGFI018On being + passive participle phrase, shared subject + main predicateGFIGFI013Subject + main predicate + without being + passive participleGFI