B2–C1 · GFH · GFH002

Subject + appear(s) to be + -ing phrase

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.

EN · EnglishSubject + appear(s) to be + -ing phrase
DE · GermanSubject + scheinen + present infinitive with zu

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  1. RU · Translation

    Похоже, она кого-то ждёт.

    EN · English

     She  appears to  be  waiting for someone.

    DE · German

     Sie  scheint auf jemanden zu  warten.

  2. RU · Translation

    Похоже, ситуация улучшается.

    EN · English

     The situation  appears to  be  improving.

    DE · German

     Die Lage  scheint  sich zu  verbessern.

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