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B2–C1 · GFH · GFH016

Main clause + noun/pronoun + to + infinitive phrase + required preposition

Explanation

A reusable frame from “Infinitive tense, voice and subject control”. Compare how English and German express infinitive tense, voice and subject control. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

Structure

EN · EnglishMain clause + noun/pronoun + to + infinitive phrase + required preposition
DE · GermanMain clause + noun/pronoun + relative clause with preposition

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Мне нужен кто-то, с кем можно это обсудить.

EN · English

I need someone to discuss this with.

DE · German

Ich brauche jemanden, mit dem ich das besprechen kann.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Она нашла скамейку, на которой можно посидеть.

    EN · English

    She found a bench to sit on.

    DE · German

    Sie fand eine Bank, auf der sie sitzen konnte.

  2. RU · Translation

    Нам нечем писать.

    EN · English

    We have nothing to write with.

    DE · German

    Wir haben nichts, womit wir schreiben können.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

GFH009For + noun/object pronoun + to-infinitive phrase + singular main predicateGFHGFH020Main clause + whether to + infinitive + or + parallel infinitiveGFHGFH014Main action + in order for + noun/object pronoun + to-infinitiveGFHGFH001Subject + seem(s) to have + past participleGFH