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B2–C1 · GFH · GFH020

Main clause + whether to + infinitive + or + parallel infinitive

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 + whether to + infinitive + or + parallel infinitive
DE · GermanMain clause + ob + subject + infinitive + oder + infinitive + soll/sollen

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Я не могу решить, чинить это или заменять.

EN · English

I cannot decide whether to repair it or replace it.

DE · German

Ich kann mich nicht entscheiden, ob ich es reparieren oder ersetzen soll.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Она не была уверена, позвонить или отправить сообщение.

    EN · English

    She was unsure whether to call or send a message.

    DE · German

    Sie war unsicher, ob sie anrufen oder eine Nachricht schicken sollte.

  2. RU · Translation

    Мы обсудили, подождать или уйти сразу.

    EN · English

    We discussed whether to wait or leave immediately.

    DE · German

    Wir besprachen, ob wir warten oder sofort gehen sollten.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

GFH016Main clause + noun/pronoun + to + infinitive phrase + required prepositionGFHGFH009For + noun/object pronoun + to-infinitive phrase + singular main predicateGFHGFH014Main action + in order for + noun/object pronoun + to-infinitiveGFHGFH001Subject + seem(s) to have + past participleGFH