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B2–C1 · GFB · GFB013

Subject + might as well + infinitive; reason

Explanation

A reusable frame from “Modal scope and past inference”. Compare how English and German express modal scope and past inference. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

Structure

EN · EnglishSubject + might as well + infinitive; reason
DE · GermanSubject + können + genauso gut + infinitive; reason

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Можно и пешком пойти: автобус уже ушёл.

EN · English

We might as well walk; the bus has gone.

DE · German

Wir können genauso gut zu Fuß gehen; der Bus ist weg.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Можно уж закончить это сейчас: я всё равно здесь.

    EN · English

    I might as well finish this now; I'm already here.

    DE · German

    Ich kann das genauso gut jetzt fertig machen; ich bin schon hier.

  2. RU · Translation

    Можешь оставить запасной ключ себе: у меня есть ещё один.

    EN · English

    You might as well keep the spare key; I have another.

    DE · German

    Du kannst den Ersatzschlüssel genauso gut behalten; ich habe noch einen.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

GFB008Subject + might have been + past participleGFBGFB012Subject + may well + infinitive, but + qualificationGFBGFB001Subject + need not have + past participleGFBGFB002Subject + did not need to + infinitive, so + past outcomeGFB