B2–C1 · GFJ · GFJ011

Subject + let + person/object pronoun + bare infinitive

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 + let + person/object pronoun + bare infinitive
DE · GermanSubject + ließ(en) + person + bare infinitive / erlaubte(n), zu-infinitive

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  1. RU · Translation

    Она разрешила мне воспользоваться её ноутбуком.

    EN · English

     She  let  me  use her laptop.

    DE · German

     Sie  ließ  mich  ihren Laptop  benutzen.

  2. RU · Translation

    Гид позволил детям первыми задать вопросы.

    EN · English

     The guide  let  the children  ask questions first.

    DE · German

     Der Reiseführer  ließ  die Kinder zuerst  Fragen  stellen.

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