B2–C1 · GFO · GFO016

What matters is whether + finite clause

Explanation

A reusable frame from “German-led grammatical flexibility”. Compare how English and German express german-led grammatical flexibility. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

Structure

EN · EnglishWhat matters is whether + finite clause

DE · GermanEs kommt darauf an, ob + subordinate clause

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Важно, можно ли воспроизвести результат.

EN · English

What matters is whether the result can be reproduced.

DE · German

Es kommt darauf an, ob sich das Ergebnis reproduzieren lässt.

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RU · Translation
Важно, все ли понимают следующий шаг.
EN · English
What matters is whether everyone understands the next step.
DE · German
Es kommt darauf an, ob alle den nächsten Schritt verstehen.
RU · Translation
Важно, остаётся ли оригинал доступным.
EN · English
What matters is whether the original remains available.
DE · German
Es kommt darauf an, ob das Original verfügbar bleibt.

Pattern graph

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GFO011Main action + depending on whether + clauseGFO GFO001Subject + do/does not need to + infinitiveGFO GFO002Affected object + can be + past participle + manner/contextGFO GFO003Affected object + must be + passive participleGFO

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