Subordinate Clauses
Use weil, dass, and wenn to explain reasons, ideas, and conditions.
A2 German becomes much more useful when you can connect ideas. In this chapter, you learn how subordinate clauses work with weil, dass, and wenn. You will practise the verb-final pattern, write longer sentences, and explain why something happens or what you think.
What this chapter covers
- I can use weil to give a reason with verb-final word order.
- I can use dass to report thoughts, information, and opinions.
- I can use wenn to talk about conditions and repeated situations.
- I can start a sentence with a subordinate clause and put the main verb after the comma.
- I can connect simple A1 sentences into longer A2 sentences.
What you will practise in the app
The full chapter includes 10 interactive exercises covering these formats:
- Multiple choice questions
- Vocabulary matching
- Fill-in-the-blank sentences
- Word order tasks
- Listening comprehension
- Translation practice
- Guided writing task
Vocabulary: Reasons, Opinions & Conditions
A small sample from this chapter's vocabulary set.
This is only a small sample. The full vocabulary set — with audio, example sentences, and grammar details — is available in the free app.
Why this matters in Germany
This chapter helps you build German you can use in everyday situations in Germany — from understanding simple sentences to handling basic conversations, messages, appointments, study, work, and daily life. Practical language learned in context is easier to remember and use when it matters.
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