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B2–C1 · GFN · GFN013

Subject + past action + so that + different subject + could + infinitive

Explanation

A reusable frame from “Concession, cause and circumstance”. Compare how English and German express concession, cause and circumstance. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

Structure

EN · EnglishSubject + past action + so that + different subject + could + infinitive
DE · GermanPast action, damit + different subject + infinitive + konnte(n)

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Я передвинул стул, чтобы она могла видеть экран.

EN · English

I moved the chair so that she could see the screen.

DE · German

Ich verschob den Stuhl, damit sie den Bildschirm sehen konnte.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Она отправила записи заранее, чтобы мы могли подготовиться.

    EN · English

    She sent the notes early so that we could prepare.

    DE · German

    Sie schickte die Notizen früh, damit wir uns vorbereiten konnten.

  2. RU · Translation

    Мы оставили свет включённым, чтобы гости могли найти вход.

    EN · English

    We left the light on so that the guests could find the entrance.

    DE · German

    Wir ließen das Licht an, damit die Gäste den Eingang finden konnten.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

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