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B2–C1 · GFH · GFH007

It + be + adjective + for + noun/object pronoun + to-infinitive

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 · EnglishIt + be + adjective + for + noun/object pronoun + to-infinitive
DE · GermanEs + sein + für + accusative subject phrase + adjective, zu-infinitive

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Для неё необычно пропускать сроки.

EN · English

It is unusual for her to miss a deadline.

DE · German

Es ist für sie ungewöhnlich, eine Frist zu verpassen.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Нам трудно сравнить два предложения.

    EN · English

    It is difficult for us to compare the two offers.

    DE · German

    Es ist für uns schwierig, die beiden Angebote zu vergleichen.

  2. RU · Translation

    Им было важно услышать обе стороны.

    EN · English

    It was important for them to hear both sides.

    DE · German

    Es war für sie wichtig, beide Seiten zu hören.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

GFH011Subject + be + adjective + enough + for + actor + to-infinitiveGFHGFH008It + be + evaluative adjective + of + person + to-infinitiveGFHGFH010Subject + be + too + adjective + for + actor + to + transitive infinitiveGFHGFH002Subject + appear(s) to be + -ing phraseGFH