B2–C1 · GFM · GFM012

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

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

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

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  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.

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