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B2–C1 · GFM · GFM012

Main clause + a/an + number-singular measure + head noun

Explanation

A reusable frame from “Noun phrases and reference”. Compare how English and German express noun phrases and reference. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

Structure

EN · EnglishMain clause + a/an + number-singular measure + head noun
DE · GermanMain clause + inflected measure adjective/compound + noun

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Мы запланировали пятнадцатиминутный перерыв.

EN · English

We scheduled a fifteen-minute break.

DE · German

Wir planten eine fünfzehnminütige Pause.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Она подписала двухлетнее соглашение.

    EN · English

    She signed a two-year agreement.

    DE · German

    Sie unterschrieb eine zweijährige Vereinbarung.

  2. RU · Translation

    От вокзала пять километров пешком.

    EN · English

    It is a five-kilometre walk from the station.

    DE · German

    Vom Bahnhof ist es ein fünf Kilometer langer Fußweg.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

GFM013Main clause + number + plural time-unit' + nounGFMGFM017Main clause + determiner/number + piece(s) of + uncountable nounGFMGFM006Main clause + such a/an + adjective + singular count noun + that + resultGFMGFM002Main clause + another + singular count nounGFM