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B2–C1 · GFG · GFG010

Main verb + whatever + subject + subordinate verb

Explanation

A reusable frame from “Relative and nominal clauses”. Compare how English and German express relative and nominal clauses. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

Structure

EN · EnglishMain verb + whatever + subject + subordinate verb
DE · GermanMain verb + alles/das, was + subordinate clause

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Возьми всё, что нужно, а остальное оставь.

EN · English

Take whatever you need and leave the rest.

DE · German

Nimm alles, was du brauchst, und lass den Rest da.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Она записывает всё, что приходит в голову.

    EN · English

    She writes down whatever comes to mind.

    DE · German

    Sie schreibt alles auf, was ihr in den Sinn kommt.

  2. RU · Translation

    Мы воспользуемся тем, что порекомендует команда.

    EN · English

    We will use whatever the team recommends.

    DE · German

    Wir verwenden das, was das Team empfiehlt.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

GFG013Main clause + preposition + what + subject + subordinate verbGFGGFG009Whoever + singular subordinate predicate + main predicateGFGGFG011Main verb + whichever + singular noun + subordinate predicateGFGGFG012What + subject + subordinate verb + singular main predicateGFG