Understanding Danish Word Order in Subordinate Clauses
In Danish, when we talk about subordinate clauses, we're talking about parts of a sentence that can't stand alone. They need another part, called the main clause, to make sense. It's like a little helper sentence.
Important Points
- Subordinate clauses often start with words like 'at' (that), 'fordi' (because), or 'når' (when).
- The subject comes first, right after these words.
- Then comes the verb, which is the action word.
- After the verb, you can have other parts like objects or descriptions.
Let's see how this works with some examples. Remember, the subordinate clause can't stand alone, it needs a main clause to complete the sentence.
Examples
- Jeg tror at hunden løber hurtigt.
- Hun siger fordi det regner, vi bliver hjemme.
- Vi går ud når solen skinner.
In these examples, notice how the word order changes in the subordinate clause. The subject comes right after the connecting word, and then the verb follows.
By practicing these rules, you'll get better at making sentences that sound just right in Danish!