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B2–C1 · GFO · GFO013

Main judgement, especially since + supporting reason

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 judgement, especially since + supporting reason
DE · GermanMain clause, zumal + subordinate clause with final verb

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Стоит забронировать рано, тем более что мест немного.

EN · English

We should book early, especially since there are only a few seats.

DE · German

Wir sollten früh buchen, zumal es nur wenige Plätze gibt.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Она заслуживает перерыва, тем более что работала все выходные.

    EN · English

    She deserves a break, especially since she worked all weekend.

    DE · German

    Sie verdient eine Pause, zumal sie das ganze Wochenende gearbeitet hat.

  2. RU · Translation

    Я бы сохранил копию, тем более что оригинал нельзя заменить.

    EN · English

    I would keep a copy, especially since the original cannot be replaced.

    DE · German

    Ich würde eine Kopie behalten, zumal das Original nicht ersetzt werden kann.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

GFO012Main clause + unless + exception clauseGFOGFO019Noun + past participle + expanded complement + main predicateGFOGFO020Noun + to be + passive participle + main predicateGFOGFO011Main action + depending on whether + clauseGFO