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B2–C1 · GFO · GFO012

Main clause + unless + exception clause

Explanation

A reusable frame from “German-led grammatical flexibility”. Compare how English and German express german-led grammatical flexibility. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

Structure

EN · EnglishMain clause + unless + exception clause
DE · GermanMain clause, es sei denn, + subject + finite verb + rest

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Мы встретимся снаружи, если только не пойдёт дождь.

EN · English

We will meet outside unless it rains.

DE · German

Wir treffen uns draußen, es sei denn, es regnet.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Я оставлю оригинал у себя, если только он тебе не нужен.

    EN · English

    I will keep the original unless you need it.

    DE · German

    Ich behalte das Original, es sei denn, du brauchst es.

  2. RU · Translation

    Она может начать в понедельник, если только дата не изменится.

    EN · English

    She can start on Monday unless the date changes.

    DE · German

    Sie kann am Montag anfangen, es sei denn, der Termin ändert sich.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

GFO019Noun + past participle + expanded complement + main predicateGFOGFO020Noun + to be + passive participle + main predicateGFOGFO011Main action + depending on whether + clauseGFOGFO013Main judgement, especially since + supporting reasonGFO