Word Order (Junior Cert German): Flashcards

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Why is German word order flexible?

Case system with different article forms

V2 Rule

Main verb always in second position

Verb position in yes/no questions

First position

der (article case & function)

the (masc.) Nominative Subject

den (article case & function)

the (masc.) Accusative Direct object

die (article case & function)

the (fem.) Nominative Subject

das (article case & function)

the (neut.) Nominative Subject

einen (article case & function)

a (masc.) Accusative Direct object

Position 1 requirement in statements

One complete unit of meaning

Function of German articles

Signposts showing grammatical roles

The dog has the ball (German)

Der Hund hat den Ball

Do yes/no questions need 'do' helper?

No, main verb moves to front

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