B1 - Intermediate
Subordinate Clauses
Nebensätze
Subordinate clauses are introduced by conjunctions. The verb goes to the END:
Common conjunctions:
• weil - because
• dass - that
• wenn - if/when
• obwohl - although
• damit - so that
• nachdem - after
• bevor - before
Common conjunctions:
• weil - because
• dass - that
• wenn - if/when
• obwohl - although
• damit - so that
• nachdem - after
• bevor - before
Examples
Ich lerne Deutsch, weil ich in Berlin arbeiten möchte.
I learn German because I want to work in Berlin.
Er sagt, dass er morgen kommt.
He says that he is coming tomorrow.
Wenn ich Zeit habe, gehe ich ins Kino.
When I have time, I go to the cinema.
Tip:
Main clause comma subordinate clause. In the subordinate clause, the conjugated verb goes to the very end!
Main clause comma subordinate clause. In the subordinate clause, the conjugated verb goes to the very end!