B2–C1 · GFF · GFF011

So + adjective + was/were + subject + that + result clause

A reusable frame from “Negation, inversion and focus”. Compare how English and German express negation, inversion and focus. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

EN · EnglishSo + adjective + was/were + subject + that + result clause
DE · GermanSubject + war(en) so + adjective, dass + result clause

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  1. RU · Translation

    Проход был настолько узким, что нам пришлось идти боком.

    EN · English

    So  narrow  was  the passage that  we  had to  walk sideways.

    DE · German

     Der Durchgang  war so eng, dass  wir seitwärts  gehen  mussten.

  2. RU · Translation

    Дети были настолько уставшими, что сразу уснули.

    EN · English

    So  tired  were  the children that  they  fell asleep immediately.

    DE · German

     Die Kinder  waren so müde, dass  sie sofort  einschliefen.

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