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B2–C1 · GFH · GFH013

Subject + action + so as not to + bare infinitive

Explanation

A reusable frame from “Infinitive tense, voice and subject control”. Compare how English and German express infinitive tense, voice and subject control. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

Structure

EN · EnglishSubject + action + so as not to + bare infinitive
DE · GermanSubject + action, um + nicht + zu-infinitive

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Я записал номер, чтобы не забыть его.

EN · English

I wrote the number down so as not to forget it.

DE · German

Ich schrieb die Nummer auf, um sie nicht zu vergessen.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Она говорила тихо, чтобы не разбудить ребёнка.

    EN · English

    She spoke quietly so as not to wake the child.

    DE · German

    Sie sprach leise, um das Kind nicht zu wecken.

  2. RU · Translation

    Мы выехали рано, чтобы не попасть в пробку.

    EN · English

    We left early so as not to get caught in traffic.

    DE · German

    Wir fuhren früh los, um nicht in den Stau zu geraten.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

GFH012Subject + past action, only to + infinitive phraseGFHGFH019Subject + be + too + adjective + not to + infinitiveGFHGFH014Main action + in order for + noun/object pronoun + to-infinitiveGFHGFH001Subject + seem(s) to have + past participleGFH