B2–C1 · GFH · GFH016

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

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.

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

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  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.

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