B2–C1 · GFJ · GFJ004

Subject + had + object + past participle + service context

A reusable frame from “Passive, causative and perception”. Compare how English and German express passive, causative and perception. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

EN · EnglishSubject + had + object + past participle + service context
DE · GermanSubject + ließ(en) + object + bare infinitive

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  1. RU · Translation

    Она отдала документы на перевод перед собеседованием.

    EN · English

     She  had  the documents  translated before the interview.

    DE · German

     Sie  ließ  die Unterlagen vor dem Gespräch  übersetzen.

  2. RU · Translation

    Мы заказали проверку крыши перед покупкой дома.

    EN · English

     We  had  the roof  inspected before  buying the house.

    DE · German

     Wir  ließen  das Dach vor dem Hauskauf  überprüfen.

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