Conjunctions (AQA GCSE German): Flashcards

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Conjunctions in German
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What conjunctions are

Connecting words that link ideas

Two main types of conjunctions

Coordinating and subordinating

Word order with coordinating conjunctions

Normal word order (no change)

but

aber

because (coordinating)

denn

or

oder

and

und

3 conditions for using 'sondern'

Same subject, negative 1st clause, direct contradiction

Word order with subordinating conjunctions

Verb goes to the end of the clause

Punctuation with subordinating conjunctions

Comma required between clauses

because (subordinating)

weil

although

obwohl

when (past)

als

if/when (present/future)

wenn

Perfect tense verb order with subordinating conj.

Past participle + auxiliary verb at end

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