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Wortstellung Glossary of terms
Wortstellung is the order in which words are placed in a German sentence, following specific grammatical rules.
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Detailed Explanation
In German, Wortstellung is more rigid in some ways than in English. The conjugated verb always occupies the second position in declarative main clauses. In subordinate clauses, the verb goes to the end. Elements can be moved for emphasis, but always respecting these basic rules.
The position of other elements such as the subject, objects, and complements varies depending on the type of sentence and the information to be highlighted.
Usage examples of "Wortstellung"
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich gehe morgen ins Kino.
- Morgen gehe ich ins Kino.
- Ich weiß, dass du morgen ins Kino gehst.