B2–C1 · GFH · GFH003

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

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.

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

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  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.

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