B2–C1 · GFK · GFK007

Subject + said + embedded subject + would have + participle + by + later boundary

Explanation

A reusable frame from “Reporting and clause complements”. Compare how English and German express reporting and clause complements. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

EN · EnglishSubject + said + embedded subject + would have + participle + by + later boundary
DE · GermanSubject + sagte(n), embedded subject + werde(n)/würde(n) + participle + haben/sein
RU · Translation

Он сказал, что к нашему приезду уже закончит.

EN · English

He said he would have finished by the time we arrived.

DE · German

Er sagte, er werde fertig geworden sein, wenn wir ankämen.

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  1. RU · Translation

    Она сказала, что к пятнице уже прочитает отчёт.

    EN · English

    She said she would have read the report by Friday.

    DE · German

    Sie sagte, sie werde den Bericht bis Freitag gelesen haben.

  2. RU · Translation

    Они сказали, что к концу месяца уже съедут.

    EN · English

    They said they would have moved out by the end of the month.

    DE · German

    Sie sagten, sie würden bis Ende des Monats ausgezogen sein.

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