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B2–C1 · GFM · GFM017

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

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Можно дать один совет?

EN · English

Can I offer one piece of advice?

DE · German

Darf ich einen Rat geben?

Try variations2 · more examples

  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.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

GFM013Main clause + number + plural time-unit' + nounGFMGFM014Main clause + determiner + adjective + one/onesGFMGFM012Main clause + a/an + number-singular measure + head nounGFMGFM002Main clause + another + singular count nounGFM