German sentence structure
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Main sentence structure in German
Subject – Verb – Object(s) – Additional Information.
Position of the verb in a main clause
The verb is usually in the second position, except in questions.
What happens to the verb in complex sentences with subordinating conjunctions?
The verb moves to the end of the sentence.
Example of a main clause with a modal verb
Man kann sie in einem Park umsetzen.
What does 'weil' do to the position of the verb?
It moves the verb to the end of the dependent clause.
How is additional information ordered in a German sentence?
It is placed based on context, usually after the object.
'kann' vs 'können'
'Kann' is used for 'ich', 'er/sie/es', while 'können' is used for 'wir', 'ihr', 'sie'.
Example of 'kann' usage
Ich kann schwimmen.
Example of 'können' usage
Wir können zusammen arbeiten.
How to identify the main subject and verb
Ask 'Who is doing the action?' and 'What is the action?'
Purpose of subordinating conjunctions like 'weil'
They create a dependent clause and change verb position.
Additional information in a sentence could include…
Location, time, reason, etc.
