B2–C1 · GFF · GFF006

Not only did + subject + bare infinitive, but + subject + also + past verb

A reusable frame from “Negation, inversion and focus”. Compare how English and German express negation, inversion and focus. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

EN · EnglishNot only did + subject + bare infinitive, but + subject + also + past verb
DE · GermanSubject + past verb + nicht nur ..., sondern + past verb + auch ...

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  1. RU · Translation

    Мы не только закончили раньше, но и уложились в бюджет.

    EN · English

    Not only did  we  finish early, but  we also  stayed within budget.

    DE · German

     Wir  wurden nicht nur früher fertig, sondern  blieben auch im Budget.

  2. RU · Translation

    Он не только извинился, но и предложил исправить ущерб.

    EN · English

    Not only did  he  apologise, but  he also  offered to  repair the damage.

    DE · German

     Er  entschuldigte  sich nicht nur, sondern  bot auch an,  den Schaden zu  beheben.

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