B2–C1 · GFD · GFD012

The + comparative adverb + subject + past verb, the less + adjective + subject + became

A reusable frame from “Comparison and degree”. Compare how English and German express comparison and degree. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

EN · EnglishThe + comparative adverb + subject + past verb, the less + adjective + subject + became
DE · GermanJe + comparative + past clause, desto weniger + adjective + wurde(n) + subject

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  1. RU · Translation

    Чем сильнее она давила, тем меньше они были готовы соглашаться.

    EN · English

    The harder  she  pushed, the less  willing  they  became.

    DE · German

    Je stärker  sie  drängte, desto weniger bereit  waren  sie,  zuzustimmen.

  2. RU · Translation

    Чем дальше мы шли, тем менее знакомыми становились улицы.

    EN · English

    The further  we  walked, the less familiar  the streets  became.

    DE · German

    Je weiter  wir  gingen, desto weniger vertraut  wurden  uns  die Straßen.

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