Subordinate Clauses and Conjunctions

Flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to subordinate clauses and conjunctions in German.

Main Clause

An independent clause that can stand alone, with the finite verb in second position.

Subordinate Clause

A dependent clause embedded within another clause, with the finite verb in final position.

Coordinating Conjunctions

Conjunctions that link parallel clauses of equal status, such as 'und' or 'aber'.

Subordinating Conjunctions

Conjunctions that introduce subordinate clauses, such as 'dass' or 'wenn'.

Noun Clause

Functions like a noun phrase and can act as the subject or object of a verb.

Adjectival Clause

Functions like an adjective and is often introduced by a relative pronoun.

Adverbial Clause

Functions like an adverb and can be classified by place, time, manner, etc.

Complement Clause

Another name for a noun clause because it typically complements the main verb.

Interrogative Conjunctions

W-words that introduce noun clauses, functioning as indirect questions.

Causal Conjunctions

Conjunctions that express a cause or reason, such as 'weil' or 'da'.

Verb Placement in Subordinate Clauses

In subordinate clauses, the finite verb is the final element.

Multiple Verbs in Clauses

When multiple verbs are present, the finite verb comes last, after infinitives or participles.

Parallel Subordinate Clauses

Subordinate clauses linked by coordinating conjunctions with the verb in final position in both.