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B2–C1 · GFI · GFI009

Subject/action phrase + mean(s) + -ing consequence

Explanation

A reusable frame from “Gerund contrasts and participial clauses”. Compare how English and German express gerund contrasts and participial clauses. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

Structure

EN · EnglishSubject/action phrase + mean(s) + -ing consequence
DE · GermanAction/subject phrase + bedeuten, zu-infinitive consequence

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Поехать более ранним поездом означает встать до шести.

EN · English

Taking the earlier train means getting up before six.

DE · German

Den früheren Zug zu nehmen bedeutet, vor sechs aufzustehen.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Принять предложение означает переехать в другой город.

    EN · English

    Accepting the offer means moving to another city.

    DE · German

    Das Angebot anzunehmen bedeutet, in eine andere Stadt zu ziehen.

  2. RU · Translation

    Хранить каждую версию означает расходовать больше места.

    EN · English

    Keeping every version means using more storage space.

    DE · German

    Jede Version aufzubewahren bedeutet, mehr Speicherplatz zu verbrauchen.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

GFI001Subject + remember(s) + -ing phraseGFIGFI007Subject + regret(s) + -ing phraseGFIGFI003Subject + stop/stopped + -ing phraseGFIGFI011Subject + went on + -ing phraseGFI