Learn German Conjunctions

Conjunctions are like little bridges in sentences. They help us connect words, phrases, or even whole sentences together. In German, just like in English, conjunctions are important for making our sentences flow smoothly.

Let's learn about each type of conjunction and how they work.

Coordinating conjunctions connect words or groups of words that are similar. They don't change the word order in a sentence. In German, some common coordinating conjunctions are 'und' (and), 'aber' (but), 'oder' (or), 'denn' (because), and 'sondern' (but rather).

Subordinating conjunctions connect a main clause with a subordinate clause. They change the word order by sending the verb to the end of the subordinate clause. Common subordinating conjunctions in German include 'weil' (because), 'dass' (that), 'wenn' (if/when), 'obwohl' (although), and 'bevor' (before).

Correlative conjunctions work in pairs to connect parts of a sentence. In German, some examples are 'entweder...oder' (either...or), 'weder...noch' (neither...nor), and 'sowohl...als auch' (both...and).

Remember, conjunctions are like glue for sentences. They help us express more complex ideas by connecting different parts of our thoughts. Practice using them to make your German sentences more interesting and varied!