B2–C1 · GFM · GFM020

Singular item + location verb + on/at either + singular paired location noun

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 · EnglishSingular item + location verb + on/at either + singular paired location noun
DE · GermanAn/Auf beiden + plural location noun + steht/hängt jeweils + singular item

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  1. RU · Translation

    По обеим сторонам ворот стояло по охраннику.

    EN · English

     A guard  stood on either side of the gate.

    DE · German

    Auf beiden Seiten des Tores  stand jeweils  ein Wachmann.

  2. RU · Translation

    На каждом из двух концов зала висят часы.

    EN · English

     A clock  hangs at either end of the hall.

    DE · German

    An beiden Enden der Halle  hängt jeweils  eine Uhr.

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