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B2–C1 · GFL · GFL018

Known action clause, but + subject + verb selecting infinitive + to

Explanation

A reusable frame from “Questions, tags and ellipsis”. Compare how English and German express questions, tags and ellipsis. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

Structure

EN · EnglishKnown action clause, but + subject + verb selecting infinitive + to.
DE · GermanKnown action + natural omitted-action or pronominal continuation

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Я ещё не позвонил, но собираюсь.

EN · English

I haven't called yet, but I intend to.

DE · German

Ich habe noch nicht angerufen, aber ich habe es vor.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Она не ответила, хотя обещала.

    EN · English

    She did not reply, although she had promised to.

    DE · German

    Sie antwortete nicht, obwohl sie es versprochen hatte.

  2. RU · Translation

    Мы не были в музее, но хотели бы.

    EN · English

    We have not visited the museum, but we would like to.

    DE · German

    Wir haben das Museum noch nicht besucht, würden es aber gern tun.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

GFL020Known proposition; if not, + alternative consequenceGFLGFL017Previously named action, + do/does/did so + circumstanceGFLGFL001Didn't + subject + bare infinitive phrase?GFLGFL002Indefinite person pronoun + singular affirmative clause, negative auxiliary + they?GFL