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B2–C1 · GFH · GFH003

Subject + seem(s) to have been + -ing + duration context

Explanation

A reusable frame from “Infinitive tense, voice and subject control”. Compare how English and German express infinitive tense, voice and subject control. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

Structure

EN · EnglishSubject + seem(s) to have been + -ing + duration context
DE · GermanSubject + scheinen + duration phrase + participle + zu haben

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Похоже, всё это время он пользовался устаревшим адресом.

EN · English

He seems to have been using an outdated address all this time.

DE · German

Er scheint die ganze Zeit eine veraltete Adresse benutzt zu haben.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Похоже, они обсуждали этот вопрос неделями.

    EN · English

    They seem to have been discussing the issue for weeks.

    DE · German

    Sie scheinen wochenlang über das Thema diskutiert zu haben.

  2. RU · Translation

    Похоже, она всю ночь работала над дизайном.

    EN · English

    She seems to have been working on the design all night.

    DE · German

    Sie scheint die ganze Nacht am Entwurf gearbeitet zu haben.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

GFH001Subject + seem(s) to have + past participleGFHGFH004Subject + claim(s) to have been + passive participle phraseGFHGFH002Subject + appear(s) to be + -ing phraseGFHGFH005There + seems/seem to be + noun phraseGFH