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B2–C1 · GFN · GFN007

Much as + subject + stance verb, contrasting main clause

Explanation

A reusable frame from “Concession, cause and circumstance”. Compare how English and German express concession, cause and circumstance. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

Structure

EN · EnglishMuch as + subject + stance verb, contrasting main clause
DE · GermanSo sehr + subject + stance predicate + auch, main clause

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Как бы я ни ценил предложение, я не могу его принять.

EN · English

Much as I appreciate the offer, I cannot accept it.

DE · German

So sehr ich das Angebot auch schätze, ich kann es nicht annehmen.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Как бы она ни любила путешествовать, она скучает по дому.

    EN · English

    Much as she enjoys travelling, she misses home.

    DE · German

    So gern sie auch reist, sie vermisst ihr Zuhause.

  2. RU · Translation

    Как бы мы ни хотели помочь, мы не можем обещать этот срок.

    EN · English

    Much as we want to help, we cannot promise that date.

    DE · German

    So sehr wir auch helfen wollen, wir können diesen Termin nicht versprechen.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

GFN008Adjective + though + subject + be, contrasting main clauseGFNGFN018Main judgement + insofar as + clause defining its extentGFNGFN005However + adjective/adverb + subject + verb, main clauseGFNGFN006Whatever + noun + subject + verb, main clauseGFN