{"id":25622498,"date":"2025-08-30T17:39:06","date_gmt":"2025-08-30T12:09:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25622498"},"modified":"2025-09-02T12:04:35","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T06:34:35","slug":"subordinate-clause-in-german","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/subordinate-clause-in-german\/","title":{"rendered":"Subordinate Clause In German"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e68fa2c770c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e68fa2c770c\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/subordinate-clause-in-german\/#What_is_a_subordinate_clause\" >What is a subordinate clause?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/subordinate-clause-in-german\/#Which_conjunctions_introduce_subordinate_clauses\" >Which conjunctions introduce subordinate clauses?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/subordinate-clause-in-german\/#Word_Order_Rule_Why_does_the_verb_go_at_the_end\" >Word Order Rule: Why does the verb go at the end?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/subordinate-clause-in-german\/#How_Do_Subordinate_and_Main_Clauses_Connect\" >How Do Subordinate and Main Clauses Connect?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/subordinate-clause-in-german\/#Wrapping_Up\" >Wrapping Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>When speaking German, subordinate clauses, also known as nebens\u00e4tze, are very important because they help people explain their thinking, point out differences, state conditions, and make connections between ideas more solid. Since it sounds more natural and complex, using subordinate sentences instead of short, direct comments improves conversation.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Spoken-German-1_compressed.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Spoken-German-1_compressed.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25562424\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"btn btn-default\">GERMAN LANGUAGE COURSE FEATURES<\/button><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/a><\/div><\/span><br \/>\nYet, some students have issues with them. The common mistake is not putting the word at the end of the subordinate line. Others either don&#8217;t know the difference between coordinating and subordinating conjunctions or use English word order instead of the German structure. You might have trouble understanding words or using correct language because of these small mistakes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/german-language-course\/?utm_source=german-language&amp;utm_medium=blog_referral&amp;utm_campaign=konnen-conjugation-in-german\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Master the German Language with Entri App! Click Here for Free Trial Class!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_subordinate_clause\"><\/span><strong>What is a subordinate clause?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A &#8220;Nebensatz,&#8221; or junior word, is an indecipherable component of a German phrase. For the meaning to be complete, there must be a significant sentence, which is also known as a Hauptsatz.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"326\">For example:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"457\">\n<li data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"386\">\n<p data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"386\"><strong data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"345\">Main clause:<\/strong> Ich bleibe zu Hause. (I stay at home.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"457\">\n<p data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"457\"><strong data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"412\">Subordinate clause:<\/strong> \u2026weil es regnet. (\u2026because it is raining.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is only in context with the main word that this sentence, &#8220;weil es regnet,&#8221; makes sense. It stands alone as an incomplete phrase.<\/p>\n<p>To begin a subordinate phrase, German speakers often utilize subordinating conjunctions such as weil (&#8220;because&#8221;), dass (&#8220;that&#8221;), wenn (&#8220;if\/when&#8221;), and obwohl (&#8220;although&#8221;). Their most crucial contributions include the following: the purpose, the prerequisite, the reasoning, and any comparisons to the central argument.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" width=\"616\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>German A2 Exercises &#8211; Download Free PDF<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/German-1.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/German-1.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25562424\">Possessive articles<\/a><\/div><\/td>\n<td width=\"205\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/German-2.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/German-2.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25562424\">Reflexive verbs<\/a><\/div><\/td>\n<td width=\"205\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/German-3.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/German-3.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25562424\">Verbs with Prepositions<\/a><\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/German-4.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/German-4.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25562424\">W-questions with preposition<\/a><\/div><\/td>\n<td width=\"205\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/German-5.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/German-5.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25562424\">Modal Verbs<\/a><\/div><\/td>\n<td width=\"205\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/German-6.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/German-6.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25562424\">Konjunktiv II<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/German-7.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/German-7.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25562424\">Verglieche<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"205\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/German-8.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/German-8.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25562424\">Nebens\u00e4tze<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"205\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/German-9.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/German-9.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25562424\">Deshalb oder trotzdem<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/German-10.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/German-10.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25562424\">Indirekt Frages\u00e4tze<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"205\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/German-11.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/German-11.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25562424\">Relativs\u00e4tze<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"205\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/German-12.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/German-12.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25562424\">Adjektive<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_conjunctions_introduce_subordinate_clauses\"><\/span><strong>Which conjunctions introduce subordinate clauses?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>German speakers often use this structure of subordinate clauses with subordinating conjunctions, referred to as Subjunktionen. The topic of the subordinate clause is disclosed by these words, which also link it to the main phrase. Words are positioned at the end of the line by subordinating conjunctions and at the beginning of the line by coordinating conjunctions such as &#8220;und,&#8221; &#8220;vor,&#8221; and &#8220;aber.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The following examples of subordinating conjunctions are now used extensively:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"550\">\n<p data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"550\"><strong data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"538\">weil<\/strong>\u2014because<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"570\">\n<p data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"570\"><strong data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"561\">dass<\/strong>\u2014that<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"596\">\n<p data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"596\"><strong data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"583\">obwohl<\/strong>\u2014although<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"624\">\n<p data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"624\"><strong data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"607\">wenn<\/strong>\u2014if, whenever<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"661\">\n<p data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"661\"><b>damit\u2014so<\/b> that, in order to<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"684\">\n<p data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"684\"><strong data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"673\">bevor<\/strong>\u2014before<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"708\">\n<p data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"708\"><strong data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"698\">nachdem<\/strong>\u2014after<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"732\">\n<p data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"732\"><strong data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"720\">falls<\/strong>\u2014in case<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"764\">\n<p data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"764\"><strong data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"746\">w\u00e4hrend<\/strong>\u2014while, during<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<p dir=\"auto\"><strong>Goethe 2025 Exam Dates: Multiple Centers<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/trivandrum-goethe-exam-dates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trivandrum Goethe Exam Dates<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/kochi-goethe-exam-dates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kochi Goethe Exam Dates<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/chennai-goethe-exam-dates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chennai Goethe Exam Dates<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/coimbatore-goethe-exam-dates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coimbatore Goethe Exam Dates<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Word_Order_Rule_Why_does_the_verb_go_at_the_end\"><\/span><strong>Word Order Rule: Why does the verb go at the end?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In a German subordinate clause, you should always insert the verb at the end. You should realize this is one of the most essential grammatical rules.<\/p>\n<p>The reasons are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Well-organized and transparent<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Because cases (nominative, accusative, dative, and genitive) are very important for figuring out what a word accomplishes, German has a flexible word order. In German, the term is always in the second place in major phrases and the last position in subordinate clauses. This makes things plain. This evident contrast makes it simple for people to immediately recognize whether a sentence is independent or dependent.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Marker for Subordination<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When you see a subordinating conjunction (such as weil, dass, obwohl, or wenn), it means that what comes next is not a full notion on its own. To make this point stronger, German grammar &#8220;pushes&#8221; the verb to the conclusion. This makes the phrase &#8220;feel&#8221; unfinished until you get to the verb, which keeps the listener interested until the clause ends.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Packaging of Information<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>German speakers are able to present all the background information, conditions, or justifications before delivering the action by placing the verb at the end. This establishes a logical progression and generates anticipation until the final statement.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25622763 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/visual-selection-5-1.webp\" alt=\"germen sentences\" width=\"576\" height=\"556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/visual-selection-5-1.webp 576w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/visual-selection-5-1-300x290.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/visual-selection-5-1-24x24.webp 24w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/visual-selection-5-1-150x145.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/>e.g.:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1340\">\n<p data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1340\"><strong>Main clause:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1310\">Ich gehe ins Kino.<\/em> (I am going to the cinema.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1426\">\n<p data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1426\"><strong>Subordinate clause:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1388\">weil ich ins Kino gehe.<\/em> (because I am going to the cinema.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Some common subordinating conjunctions with examples<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"374\">\n<p data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"277\"><strong data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"248\">weil<\/strong> (because)\u2014shows a reason<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"374\">\n<li data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"374\">\n<p data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"374\">Ich bleibe zu Hause, <strong data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"323\">weil es regnet.<\/strong><br data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"326\" \/>(I\u2019m staying at home because it\u2019s raining.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"520\">\n<p data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"435\"><strong data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"387\">dass<\/strong> (that)\u2014used to report or express statements<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"520\">\n<li data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"520\">\n<p data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"520\">Er sagt, <strong data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"475\">dass er morgen kommt.<\/strong><br data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"478\" \/>(He says that he is coming tomorrow.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"677\">\n<p data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"572\"><strong data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"535\">obwohl<\/strong> (although) \u2013 introduces a contrast<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"677\">\n<li data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"677\">\n<p data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"677\"><strong data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"601\">Obwohl es kalt ist,<\/strong> gehen wir spazieren.<br data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"625\" \/>(Although it is cold, we are going for a walk.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"835\">\n<p data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"749\"><strong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"690\">wenn<\/strong> (if\/whenever)\u2014expresses a condition or repeated action<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"835\">\n<li data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"835\">\n<p data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"835\">Ich rufe dich an, <strong data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"796\">wenn ich Zeit habe.<\/strong><br data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"799\" \/>(I\u2019ll call you if I have time.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"996\">\n<p data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"890\"><strong data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"849\">damit<\/strong> (so that, in order to)\u2014shows purpose<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"996\">\n<li data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"996\">\n<p data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"996\">Ich spreche langsam, <strong data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"945\">damit du mich verstehst.<\/strong><br data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"948\" \/>(I speak slowly so that you understand me.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_Subordinate_and_Main_Clauses_Connect\"><\/span><strong>How Do Subordinate and Main Clauses Connect?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Complex sentences that provide thorough explanations of topics may be constructed by linking subordinate and main clauses. The Hauptsatz (main line) doesn&#8217;t require any help to convey its meaning. Expanding on the reasons, conditions, time, and goals mentioned in Part I, the subordinate sentence provides more information in Part II. There are a number of subordinating conjunctions that may be used to start subordinate sentences. Some examples of these conjunctions are &#8220;dass,&#8221; &#8220;obwohl,&#8221; &#8220;wenn,&#8221; etc.<\/p>\n<p>e.g.:<\/p>\n<p>First, the main sentence: <strong>&#8220;Ich bleibe zu Hause, weil ich krank bin.&#8221;<\/strong><br \/>\n(I stay at home because I am sick.)<\/p>\n<p>First, the subordinate sentence: &#8220;<strong>Weil ich krank bin, bleibe ich zu Hause.&#8221;<\/strong><br \/>\n(Because I am sick, I stay at home.)<\/p>\n<p>In German, the word in the subordinate\u00a0clause always moves to the end. This arrangement makes it easier for words to connect ideas in a way that makes sense, which helps give more precise meaning.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/german-language-course\/?utm_source=german-language&amp;utm_medium=blog_referral&amp;utm_campaign=konnen-conjugation-in-german\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Master the German Language with Entri App! Click Here for Free Trial Class!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_Up\"><\/span><strong>Wrapping Up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Complex sentences that say more about a concept are made up of main and subordinate clauses. The main sentence says what it wants to say, while the subordinate clause provides further information, such as why, how, or what. Subordinating conjunctions link them, and in German, the verb in the subordinate sentence always goes to the end. 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