B2–C1 · GFN · GFN007

Much as + subject + stance verb, contrasting main clause

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

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

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  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.

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