B2–C1 · GFJ · GFJ014

Subject + saw/heard + object + bare infinitive phrase

A reusable frame from “Passive, causative and perception”. Compare how English and German express passive, causative and perception. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

EN · EnglishSubject + saw/heard + object + bare infinitive phrase
DE · GermanSubject + sah(en)/hörte(n) + object + bare infinitive

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  1. RU · Translation

    Мы услышали, как хлопнула дверь.

    EN · English

     We  heard  the door  slam.

    DE · German

     Wir  hörten  die Tür  zuschlagen.

  2. RU · Translation

    Она видела, как он подписал форму.

    EN · English

     She  saw  him  sign the form.

    DE · German

     Sie  sah  ihn  das Formular  unterschreiben.

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