B2–C1 · GFM · GFM013

Main clause + number + plural time-unit' + 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 + number + plural time-unit' + noun

DE · GermanMain clause + number + time noun + natural measure construction

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Для организации визита нам нужно предупреждение за две недели.

EN · English

We need two weeks' notice to arrange the visit.

DE · German

Wir brauchen zwei Wochen Vorlauf, um den Besuch zu organisieren.

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RU · Translation
У неё десять лет опыта в этой области.
EN · English
She has ten years' experience in the field.
DE · German
Sie hat zehn Jahre Erfahrung in diesem Bereich.
RU · Translation
Эти файлы представляют собой результат трёх месяцев работы.
EN · English
The files represent three months' work.
DE · German
Die Dateien sind das Ergebnis von drei Monaten Arbeit.

Pattern graph

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GFM012Main clause + a/an + number-singular measure + head nounGFM GFM017Main clause + determiner/number + piece(s) of + uncountable nounGFM GFM002Main clause + another + singular count nounGFM GFM003Main clause + other + plural count nounGFM

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