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B2–C1 · GFD · GFD002

Subject + be + multiplier + as + measurable adjective + as + target

Explanation

A reusable frame from “Comparison and degree”. Compare how English and German express comparison and degree. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

Structure

EN · EnglishSubject + be + multiplier + as + measurable adjective + as + target
DE · GermanSubject + sein + doppelt/dreimal/halb so + adjective + wie + target

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Новый стол вдвое шире старого.

EN · English

The new table is twice as wide as the old one.

DE · German

Der neue Tisch ist doppelt so breit wie der alte.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Этот кабель втрое длиннее того.

    EN · English

    This cable is three times as long as that one.

    DE · German

    Dieses Kabel ist dreimal so lang wie das andere.

  2. RU · Translation

    Комната наверху вдвое меньше комнаты внизу.

    EN · English

    The upstairs room is half as large as the downstairs room.

    DE · German

    Das Zimmer oben ist halb so groß wie das Zimmer unten.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

GFD003Subject + verb + multiplier + as many + plural noun + as + targetGFDGFD004Subject + verb + multiplier + as much + uncountable noun + as + targetGFDGFD001Subject + be + nowhere near as + adjective + as + comparison targetGFDGFD013Subject + be + as + adjective + as, if not + comparative + than, + targetGFD