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B2–C1 · GFN · GFN006

Whatever + noun + subject + verb, main clause

Explanation

A reusable frame from “Concession, cause and circumstance”. Compare how English and German express concession, cause and circumstance. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

Structure

EN · EnglishWhatever + noun + subject + verb, main clause
DE · GermanWelchen/Welche + noun + subject + auch + verb, main clause

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Какой бы маршрут ты ни выбрал, заложи дополнительное время.

EN · English

Whatever route you choose, allow extra time.

DE · German

Welche Route du auch wählst, plane zusätzliche Zeit ein.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Какой бы ответ она ни дала, выслушай её, прежде чем отвечать.

    EN · English

    Whatever answer she gives, listen before responding.

    DE · German

    Welche Antwort sie auch gibt, hör zu, bevor du reagierst.

  2. RU · Translation

    Какие бы изменения мы ни внесли, оригинал должен остаться доступным.

    EN · English

    Whatever changes we make, the original must remain available.

    DE · German

    Welche Änderungen wir auch vornehmen, das Original muss verfügbar bleiben.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

GFN005However + adjective/adverb + subject + verb, main clauseGFNGFN003Although + adjective phrase, shared subject + main predicateGFNGFN008Adjective + though + subject + be, contrasting main clauseGFNGFN002Despite having + past participle phrase, shared subject + main predicateGFN