German GCSE
Subordinate Clause (Nebensatz)
What Subordinate Clause (Nebensatz) means in German GCSE, as defined for AQA, Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Subordinate Clause (Nebensatz)
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A dependent clause introduced by a conjunction like 'weil', 'dass', or 'obwohl', where the conjugated verb is placed at the very end.
A clause that does not make sense on its own and provides extra information. The verb is at the end.
A clause that does not make sense on its own and relies on a main clause. The verb is at the end.
Topics that use Subordinate Clause (Nebensatz)
- Grammar (Foundation): Conjunctions (AQA GCSE)
- Thematic Context: My neighbourhood (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Vocabulary: Conjunctions (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Conjunction
- Coordinating Conjunction
- Main Clause (Hauptsatz)
- Subordinating Conjunction
- Accusative Case
- Auxiliary Verb (Hilfsverb)
- Conjugated Verb
- Dative Case
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