B2–C1 · GFJ · GFJ013

Subject + saw/heard + object + -ing phrase

Explanation

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

Structure

EN · EnglishSubject + saw/heard + object + -ing phrase

DE · GermanSubject + sah(en)/hörte(n), wie + ongoing action clause

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Когда я выглянул, я увидел, как она переходит улицу.

EN · English

I saw her crossing the street when I looked out.

DE · German

Als ich hinausschaute, sah ich, wie sie gerade die Straße überquerte.

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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.
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.

Pattern graph

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