B2–C1 · GFH · GFH007

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

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

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  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.

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