German GCSE
Infinitive Clause
What Infinitive Clause means in German GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Infinitive Clause
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A subordinate clause built around an infinitive verb, often introduced by um, ohne, or statt, with 'zu' preceding the infinitive at the end of the clause.
A phrase using um...zu, statt...zu, or ohne...zu, where the verb is left in its dictionary form at the end.
Topics that use Infinitive Clause
- Grammar: Prepositions (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Vocabulary: Short phrases (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Accusative Case
- Coordinating Conjunction
- Dative Case
- Definite Article
- Preposition
- Separable Verb
- Wechselpräpositionen
- Timeframe Marker
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