B2–C1 · GFM · GFM017

Main clause + determiner/number + piece(s) of + uncountable 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 + determiner/number + piece(s) of + uncountable noun
DE · GermanMain clause + natural countable equivalent noun

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  1. RU · Translation

    Нам не хватает двух сведений.

    EN · English

     We  are  missing two pieces of information.

    DE · German

     Uns  fehlen  zwei Informationen.

  2. RU · Translation

    Она купила полезное оборудование для студии — один прибор.

    EN · English

     She  bought a useful piece of equipment for the studio.

    DE · German

     Sie  kaufte  ein nützliches Gerät für das Studio.

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