B2–C1 · GFN · GFN014

Precautionary action + in case + subject + present predicate

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 · EnglishPrecautionary action + in case + subject + present predicate
DE · GermanPrecautionary action, falls + possible future clause

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  1. RU · Translation

    Возьми куртку на случай, если станет холодно.

    EN · English

     Bring a jacket in case  it  gets  cold.

    DE · German

     Nimm  eine Jacke mit, falls  es kalt  wird.

  2. RU · Translation

    Сохрани чек на случай, если понадобится вернуть покупку.

    EN · English

     Keep the receipt in case  you need to  return it.

    DE · German

     Heb  den Beleg auf, falls  du  den Artikel  zurückgeben  musst.

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