B2–C1 · GFN · GFN019

Main clause, except that + complete exception clause

Explanation

A reusable frame from “Concession, cause and circumstance”. Compare how English and German express concession, cause and circumstance. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

Structure

EN · EnglishMain clause, except that + complete exception clause

DE · GermanMain clause, nur dass + exception clause

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Квартира идеальна, за исключением того, что в ней нет балкона.

EN · English

The flat is ideal, except that it has no balcony.

DE · German

Die Wohnung ist ideal, nur dass sie keinen Balkon hat.

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RU · Translation
План понятен, за исключением того, что никто не распределил последнюю задачу.
EN · English
The plan is clear, except that nobody has assigned the final task.
DE · German
Der Plan ist klar, nur dass niemand die letzte Aufgabe zugeteilt hat.
RU · Translation
Поездка прошла гладко, за исключением того, что багаж пришёл поздно.
EN · English
The trip went smoothly, except that our luggage arrived late.
DE · German
Die Reise verlief reibungslos, nur dass unser Gepäck verspätet ankam.

Pattern graph

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