Asked • 05/14/19

Construction with "sein" + infinitive?

In Harry Potter, the sentence > I'll send this with Hedwig when she gets back; she's off hunting at the moment. is translated as > Ich schick dir diesen Brief mit Hedwig, sobald sie zurückkommt, im Augenblick ist sie jagen. What type of construction is "im Augenblick ist sie jagen"? It is not present tense -- that would be "im Augenblick jagt sie" It's not a noun phrase either -- that would be something like "im Augenblick ist sie zum Jagen". Is this construction at all correct?

1 Expert Answer

By:

Still looking for help? Get the right answer, fast.

Ask a question for free

Get a free answer to a quick problem.
Most questions answered within 4 hours.

OR

Find an Online Tutor Now

Choose an expert and meet online. No packages or subscriptions, pay only for the time you need.