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.

EN · EnglishSubject + present predicate + as if + subject + were + complement
DE · GermanPresent predicate, als + subject + complement + wäre / als wäre + subject

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  1. RU · Translation

    Она относится к сроку так, будто соблюдать его необязательно.

    EN · English

     She  treats the deadline as if  it  were  optional.

    DE · German

     Sie  behandelt  die Frist, als  wäre  sie unverbindlich.

  2. RU · Translation

    Они тратят деньги так, будто их бесконечно много.

    EN · English

     They  spend money as if  it  were  unlimited.

    DE · German

     Sie  geben  Geld aus, als  wäre  es unbegrenzt verfügbar.

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