B2–C1 · GFA · GFA002

It was the first time + subject + had + past participle

A reusable frame from “Time and aspect”. Compare how English and German express time and aspect. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

EN · EnglishIt was the first time + subject + had + past participle
DE · GermanEs war das erste Mal, dass + subject + ... + past verb

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  1. RU · Translation

    Тогда она впервые руководила командой.

    EN · English

     It  was the first  time  she  had  managed a team.

    DE · German

     Es  war das erste Mal, dass  sie  ein Team  leitete.

  2. RU · Translation

    Тогда мы впервые встретились лично.

    EN · English

     It  was the first  time  we  had  met in person.

    DE · German

     Es  war das erste Mal, dass  wir  uns persönlich  trafen.

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