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B2–C1 · GFM · GFM004

One + singular noun + predicate, but/and + the other + singular noun + predicate

Explanation

A reusable frame from “Noun phrases and reference”. Compare how English and German express noun phrases and reference. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

Structure

EN · EnglishOne + singular noun + predicate, but/and + the other + singular noun + predicate
DE · GermanEin/eine + noun ..., der/die/das andere + noun ...

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Одна дверь заперта, а другая открыта.

EN · English

One door is locked, but the other door is open.

DE · German

Eine Tür ist verschlossen, aber die andere Tür ist offen.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Один кандидат может начать сейчас, а другому нужен месяц.

    EN · English

    One applicant can start now; the other applicant needs a month.

    DE · German

    Ein Bewerber kann sofort anfangen; der andere Bewerber braucht einen Monat.

  2. RU · Translation

    Один ключ мой, а другой твой.

    EN · English

    One key is mine, and the other key is yours.

    DE · German

    Ein Schlüssel gehört mir, und der andere Schlüssel gehört dir.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

GFM011The + human-group adjective + plural predicateGFMGFM003Main clause + other + plural count nounGFMGFM010What a/an + singular noun phrase + subject + predicate!GFMGFM019Some + number + noun + predicateGFM