German A2 · Grammar cheat code
weil, dass, wenn, obwohl all push verb to END.
Which connector?
Reason — why?weil (verb to END)
Condition — if/when?wenn (verb to END)
Opinion/fact — that?dass (verb to END)
Contrast — although?obwohl (verb to END)
Ich bleibe zu Hause, weil ich krank bin.
I'm staying home because I'm sick.
Er sagt, dass er morgen kommt.
He says that he's coming tomorrow.
deshalb, trotzdem, denn keep verb at position 2.
| Connector | Verb position | Type |
|---|---|---|
| weil / dass / wenn / obwohl | END | subordinate |
| denn / und / oder / aber | stays at 2 | coordinating |
| deshalb / trotzdem / außerdem | stays at 2 | adverb |
Wenn es regnet, bleibe ich zu Hause.
If it rains, I'll stay home.
Es regnet. Deshalb bleibe ich zu Hause.
It's raining. That's why I'm staying home.
Questions
- What is the rule for Nebensätze: Connectors?
- weil, dass, wenn, obwohl all push verb to END.
- How do I use Nebensätze: Connectors?
- Adverbs (deshalb, trotzdem) fill pos 1 — verb stays at 2, subject flips to 3.
- Which connector?
- Reason — why?: weil (verb to END); Condition — if/when?: wenn (verb to END); Opinion/fact — that?: dass (verb to END); Contrast — although?: obwohl (verb to END)
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