B2–C1 · GFA · GFA001

This is the first time + subject + have/has + past participle

A reusable frame from “Time and aspect”. Compare how English and German express time and aspect. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

EN · EnglishThis is the first time + subject + have/has + past participle
DE · GermanDas ist das erste Mal, dass + subject + ... + verb

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  1. RU · Translation

    Она впервые путешествует одна.

    EN · English

     This  is the first  time  she  has  travelled alone.

    DE · German

     Das  ist das erste Mal, dass  sie allein  reist.

  2. RU · Translation

    Мы впервые работаем вместе.

    EN · English

     This  is the first  time  we  have  worked together.

    DE · German

     Das  ist das erste Mal, dass  wir  zusammenarbeiten.

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