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B2–C1 · GFH · GFH014

Main action + in order 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 · EnglishMain action + in order for + noun/object pronoun + to-infinitive
DE · GermanMain action, damit + different subject + subordinate clause

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Мы перенесли встречу, чтобы все смогли участвовать.

EN · English

We moved the meeting in order for everyone to attend.

DE · German

Wir verschoben die Besprechung, damit alle teilnehmen konnten.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Она отошла в сторону, чтобы дети могли видеть.

    EN · English

    She stepped aside in order for the children to see.

    DE · German

    Sie trat zur Seite, damit die Kinder sehen konnten.

  2. RU · Translation

    Я оставил записку, чтобы он знал, куда мы ушли.

    EN · English

    I left a note in order for him to know where we had gone.

    DE · German

    Ich hinterließ einen Zettel, damit er wusste, wohin wir gegangen waren.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

GFH009For + noun/object pronoun + to-infinitive phrase + singular main predicateGFHGFH012Subject + past action, only to + infinitive phraseGFHGFH016Main clause + noun/pronoun + to + infinitive phrase + required prepositionGFHGFH007It + be + adjective + for + noun/object pronoun + to-infinitiveGFH