B2–C1 · GFD · GFD009

Of the two + plural noun, subject + be + the + comparative + one

A reusable frame from “Comparison and degree”. Compare how English and German express comparison and degree. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

EN · EnglishOf the two + plural noun, subject + be + the + comparative + one
DE · GermanVon den beiden + plural noun + sein + subject + der/die/das + comparative nominal

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  1. RU · Translation

    Из двух предложений её предложение практичнее.

    EN · English

    Of the two proposals,  hers  is the more practical  one.

    DE · German

    Von den beiden Vorschlägen  ist  ihrer der praktischere.

  2. RU · Translation

    Из этих двух комнат эта тише.

    EN · English

    Of the two rooms,  this  is the quieter  one.

    DE · German

    Von den beiden Zimmern  ist  dieses das ruhigere.

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