B2–C1 · GFJ · GFJ013

Subject + saw/heard + object + -ing 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 + -ing phrase
DE · GermanSubject + sah(en)/hörte(n), wie + ongoing action clause

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  1. RU · Translation

    Мы слышали, как кто-то наверху занимается на пианино.

    EN · English

     We  heard  someone  practising the piano upstairs.

    DE · German

     Wir  hörten, wie  jemand oben  Klavier  übte.

  2. RU · Translation

    Она видела, как дети строят башню.

    EN · English

     She  saw  the children  building a tower.

    DE · German

     Sie  sah, wie  die Kinder  einen Turm  bauten.

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