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B2–C1 · GFN · GFN005

However + adjective/adverb + subject + verb, main clause

Explanation

A reusable frame from “Concession, cause and circumstance”. Compare how English and German express concession, cause and circumstance. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

Structure

EN · EnglishHowever + adjective/adverb + subject + verb, main clause
DE · GermanWie + adjective/adverb + subject + auch + verb, main clause

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Как бы тщательно ты ни планировал, может случиться что-то неожиданное.

EN · English

However carefully you plan, something unexpected can happen.

DE · German

Wie sorgfältig du auch planst, etwas Unerwartetes kann passieren.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Как бы поздно ни стало, мы должны проверить итоговые цифры.

    EN · English

    However late it gets, we must check the final figures.

    DE · German

    Wie spät es auch wird, wir müssen die endgültigen Zahlen prüfen.

  2. RU · Translation

    Как бы ясно она это ни объясняла, кто-то задаёт тот же вопрос.

    EN · English

    However clearly she explains it, someone asks the same question.

    DE · German

    Wie klar sie es auch erklärt, jemand stellt dieselbe Frage.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

GFN006Whatever + noun + subject + verb, main clauseGFNGFN003Although + adjective phrase, shared subject + main predicateGFNGFN008Adjective + though + subject + be, contrasting main clauseGFNGFN002Despite having + past participle phrase, shared subject + main predicateGFN