B2–C1 · GFI · GFI007

Subject + regret(s) + -ing phrase

A reusable frame from “Gerund contrasts and participial clauses”. Compare how English and German express gerund contrasts and participial clauses. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

EN · EnglishSubject + regret(s) + -ing phrase
DE · GermanSubject + bereuen, zu-infinitive Perfekt

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  1. RU · Translation

    Она жалеет, что продала старую гитару.

    EN · English

     She  regrets  selling her old guitar.

    DE · German

     Sie  bereut,  ihre alte Gitarre  verkauft zu  haben.

  2. RU · Translation

    Мы жалеем, что сделали объявление так рано.

    EN · English

     We  regret  making the announcement so early.

    DE · German

     Wir  bereuen,  die Ankündigung so früh  gemacht zu  haben.

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