B2–C1 · GFM · GFM004

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

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

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

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  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.

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