B2–C1 · GFN · GFN017
Subject + present predicate + as if + subject + were + complement
A reusable frame from “Concession, cause and circumstance”. Compare how English and German express concession, cause and circumstance. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.
Explanation
Каркас из раздела «Уступка, причина, цель и обстоятельства». Уступка, причина, цель и обстоятельства: сравнивайте английские и немецкие конструкции по примерам с русским переводом.
Structure
EN · English
Subject + present predicate + as if + subject + were + complementDE · German
Present predicate, als + subject + complement + wäre / als wäre + subject03Try variations2 · more examples
- RU · Translation
Она относится к сроку так, будто соблюдать его необязательно.
EN · EnglishShe treats the deadline as if it were optional.
DE · GermanSie behandelt die Frist, als wäre sie unverbindlich.
- RU · Translation
Они тратят деньги так, будто их бесконечно много.
EN · EnglishThey spend money as if it were unlimited.
DE · GermanSie geben Geld aus, als wäre es unbegrenzt verfügbar.
Pattern graph
Continue with nearby patterns
GFN016Subject + past appearance verb + as if + subject + had + participleGFNGFN003Although + adjective phrase, shared subject + main predicateGFNGFN015Subject + past precaution + in case + subject + past-form predicateGFNGFN002Despite having + past participle phrase, shared subject + main predicateGFN