Infinitivsätze (Infinitive Clauses)
Common questions about Infinitivsätze (Infinitive Clauses) in German grammar, each answered in depth with examples. Part of Sentence Structure & Conjunctions.
- What are "zu + Infinitiv" constructions and when are they used? These are infinitive clauses often introduced by "zu" and the infinitive verb at the end. They act as a shortened subor…
- What about "um ... zu", "ohne ... zu", "anstatt ... zu"? These are specific infinitive constructions: *um ... zu: (in order to) - expresses purpose. *ohne ... zu: (without ...-…
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