Subordinate Clauses (Nebensätze)
Common questions about Subordinate Clauses (Nebensätze) in German grammar, each answered in depth with examples. Part of Sentence Structure & Conjunctions.
- What is a subordinate clause and how does its word order differ? A subordinate clause (Nebensatz) is a dependent clause that cannot stand alone. It is introduced by a subordinating con…
- Which conjunctions introduce subordinate clauses? Common subordinating conjunctions include: dass (that) weil (because) obwohl (although) wenn (if, when) als (when - for…
- How do relative clauses fit into this (word order)? Relative clauses are a type of subordinate clause. They are introduced by a relative pronoun (der, die, das) and follow…
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