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German Suspense: Verb at the End (Nebensätze)

Words like weil, dass, and wenn send the conjugated verb to the very end of the sentence, creating suspense.
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Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

When you start a clause with a conjunction like 'weil' or 'dass', the conjugated verb must jump to the very end.

  • Subordinating conjunctions (weil, dass, wenn) trigger the verb-at-the-end rule: 'Ich weiß, dass er {der|m} Hund mag.'
  • The conjugated verb is pushed to the final position of the subordinate clause.
  • If there is a separable prefix verb, the prefix stays attached to the verb at the end.
Conjunction + Subject + ... + Verb(end)

Overview

Did you know Germans absolutely love suspense? In English, a "periodic sentence" is a fancy literary trick. It delays the main point until the final word.

Novelists use it to build intense tension. But in German? It is just everyday grammar.

You use it to order food on UberEats. You use it to text your friends. We call this der Nebensatz or subordinate clause.

It creates a linguistic cliffhanger. You send the conjugated verb to the very end. Your listener has to wait.

Did der Hund bite the man? Did he lick the man? You will not know until the last syllable!

Mark Twain famously complained about this structure. He said German sentences plunge into an ocean of words. They eventually emerge with a verb in their mouth!

It is hilarious but incredibly true. In classic literature, writers built sentences lasting entire pages. The poor reader holds their breath.

They wait desperately for the final verb. Only then does the sentence make any logical sense. For A1 level, we keep things much shorter.

But the underlying mechanic is exactly the same. You are practicing the exact same structure used by Goethe. You are just using it to complain about das Wetter on TikTok!

This is your first step into advanced German logic. Embrace the dramatic pause. Learn to love the wait.

You hold your audience absolutely captive. They cannot interrupt you at all. They literally do not know what you are doing yet!

We will master this magical suspense structure today.

How This Grammar Works

Think of your sentence as a physical box. This box is called the sentence bracket. In German, we say die Satzklammer.
A standard main clause puts the verb in position two. But subordinate clauses are massive rebels. They break this rule entirely.
Certain trigger words act like angry bouncers at a club. They kick the conjugated verb to the absolute end. These trigger words are subordinating conjunctions.
The big three for A1 are weil (because), dass (that), and wenn (if/when). When you drop one of these, the verb must move. Everything else stays securely in the middle.
Expressions of time stay put. Objects like die Pizza or das Bier? Also in the middle.
The verb sits at the end, waiting patiently. It closes the bracket securely. It finishes your brilliant thought.
Think of die Grammatik as a fun puzzle. When you use a normal connector like und or oder, nothing changes. The sentence stays completely normal.
But subordinating conjunctions are special power-ups. They alter the gravity of your sentence. The verb is pulled to the far right edge.
This forms the famous verb bracket. It is a defining feature of the German language. Without it, you are just speaking English with German vocabulary.
With it, you are truly speaking German. It is the absolute mic drop of your sentence.

Formation Pattern

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Building this structure is like stacking LEGO bricks. Follow these exact steps every single time.
2
Write your main clause normally.
3
Place a mandatory comma.
4
Insert your specific trigger word.
5
Place your subject immediately after the trigger.
6
Pack in all your extra details.
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Drop the conjugated verb at the very end.
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Let us look at a real, practical example. You want to explain why you are learning German.
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Main clause: Ich lerne Deutsch
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Comma: ,
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Trigger: weil
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Subject: ich
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Detail: in Berlin
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Verb: lebe
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Result: Ich lerne Deutsch, weil ich in Berlin lebe.
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Boom! You just built a perfect periodic sentence. Notice how lebe waits at the end. It feels so satisfying to say! You can also swap the order of the clauses! You can put the subordinate clause first. This is a very common trick. Step 1: Start with the trigger word. Step 2: Subject and details. Step 3: Verb at the end. Step 4: Comma. Step 5: Start the main clause with its verb! Example: Weil ich in Berlin lebe, lerne ich Deutsch. Notice how lebe and lerne are right next to each other? They are separated only by the comma. This is called the "verb comma verb" rule. It is a fantastic party trick for German learners. Try it out in your next class!

When To Use It

You will use this grammar every single day. It is practically unavoidable in German. Are you texting excuses for being late?
Use weil. You might type: "I am late because der Zug is delayed." Are you dropping hot takes on Twitter? Use dass.
You tweet: "I think that die Serie is boring." Are you making weekend plans on WhatsApp? Use wenn. "Call me when die Arbeit finishes." You need this for online shopping reviews.
"Five stars because das Paket arrived fast." You need it for Zoom job interviews. "I believe that I am a good fit." It turns basic A1 statements into fluent, connected thoughts. It instantly makes you sound ten times smarter.
Native speakers will be highly impressed! Do you want to sound polite at a restaurant? "I hope that das Essen is good." Are you canceling plans?
"I cannot come because I am sick." Every time you justify, explain, or set a condition, you need this word order.

Common Mistakes

English speakers always mess this up initially. Do not feel bad at all! Your brain wants to keep English word order. Mistake number one is forgetting to move the verb. You might accidentally say: Ich schlafe, weil ich bin müde. ✗ This is brutally wrong! It actually hurts German ears. The bin must go to the end. Ich schlafe, weil ich müde bin. ✓ Perfect. Mistake number two is ignoring the comma. In English, commas are often optional before "because". In German, commas are strictly mandatory. They separate the clauses visually and structurally. Do not anger the German grammar police! Always use the comma. Mistake number three involves two verbs. If you have a modal verb, the conjugated modal goes last. The infinitive sits right before it. Example: ..., weil ich gut kochen kann. Not kann kochen. The conjugated verb is always the caboose on the train. Mistake number four is confusing wann and wenn. Use wann for questions with a clock time. Use wenn for conditions or repeated events. "If it rains" is wenn es regnet. Not wann es regnet!

Contrast With Similar Patterns

Let us compare two similar words. We will look at weil and denn. Both mean "because" in English.
But they behave completely differently in German. Weil is a strict bouncer. It kicks the verb to the end.
Ich lache, weil der Witz gut ist. Denn is lazy and relaxed. It takes position zero. It does not move the verb at all.
Ich lache, denn der Witz ist gut. Why use one over the other? Weil is much more common in spoken German. It sounds modern, casual, and natural.
Denn sounds a bit more formal or written. Also, look at dass versus a regular statement. "He is nice" is Er ist nett.
"I know that he is nice" is Ich weiß, dass er nett ist. The dass acts like a powerful magnet. It pulls the verb ist to the far right. What about und?
Und is like denn. It changes absolutely nothing. Ich esse Pizza und ich trinke Wasser. Notice how trinke stays perfectly in position two?
Only subordinating conjunctions have the magic power to move the verb to the end.

Quick FAQ

Q

Why do Germans put the verb at the end?

It creates logical containment. It brackets the idea perfectly. Plus, we genuinely love the suspense!

Q

Is this only for formal writing or literature?

Not at all! It is used constantly in casual speech. You will hear it in every single conversation.

Q

What happens if I forget to move the verb?

People will still understand you perfectly fine. But it sounds very unnatural to natives. It immediately marks you as a beginner learner.

Q

Can I start a sentence with weil?

Yes! Weil ich müde bin, schlafe ich. The whole subordinate clause takes position one. Then the main verb follows immediately.

Q

Does wenn mean "if" or "when"?

It means both! Context usually makes it crystal clear. It is the ultimate multitasking word for conditionals and time.

Q

What if I have three verbs at the end?

That is for B1 level! But yes, they stack up. The conjugated verb is still usually at the very end.

Q

Do I really have to use the comma every time?

Yes, 100%. German punctuation rules are strict. Commas dictate the flow of the entire sentence.

Subordinate Clause Structure

Conjunction Subject Middle Verb (End)
weil
ich
Deutsch
lerne
dass
er
heute
kommt
ob
sie
Zeit
hat
wenn
wir
essen
wollen
da
es
spät
ist
obwohl
er
müde
ist

Meanings

This rule dictates that in subordinate clauses (Nebensätze), the conjugated verb must be placed at the very end of the clause.

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Subordinate Clauses

Used after conjunctions like weil, dass, wenn, ob.

“Ich denke, dass er kommt.”

“Sie sagt, dass sie müde ist.”

2

Relative Clauses

Used to describe a noun using a relative pronoun.

“Das ist {der|m} Mann, den ich liebe.”

“Hier ist {das|n} Buch, das ich lese.”

Reference Table

Reference table for German Suspense: Verb at the End (Nebensätze)
Form Structure Example
Affirmative
Conj + Subj + Obj + Verb
Ich weiß, dass er kommt.
Negative
Conj + Subj + nicht + Verb
Ich weiß, dass er nicht kommt.
Modal
Conj + Subj + Obj + Inf + Modal
Ich weiß, dass er kommen kann.
Perfect
Conj + Subj + Obj + Part + Aux
Ich weiß, dass er gekommen ist.
Separable
Conj + Subj + Obj + Prefix+Verb
Ich weiß, dass er ankommt.
Question
Conj + Subj + Obj + Verb
Ich frage, ob er kommt.

Formality Spectrum

Formal
Ich bleibe, da ich erschöpft bin.

Ich bleibe, da ich erschöpft bin. (Daily life)

Neutral
Ich bleibe, weil ich müde bin.

Ich bleibe, weil ich müde bin. (Daily life)

Informal
Ich bleibe, weil ich müde bin.

Ich bleibe, weil ich müde bin. (Daily life)

Slang
Ich bleibe, weil ich platt bin.

Ich bleibe, weil ich platt bin. (Daily life)

Conjunctions that trigger Verb-End

Verb-End Rule

Reason

  • weil because
  • da since

Time

  • wenn when/if
  • während while

Condition

  • ob whether
  • obwohl although

Main Clause vs. Subordinate Clause

Main Clause
Ich lerne Deutsch. I learn German.
Subordinate Clause
..., weil ich Deutsch lerne. ...because I learn German.
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Examples by Level

1

Ich lerne, weil ich Deutsch mag.

I learn because I like German.

2

Ich weiß, dass er kommt.

I know that he is coming.

3

Ich bleibe, wenn es regnet.

I stay if it rains.

4

Ich frage, ob er Zeit hat.

I ask if he has time.

1

Er sagt, dass er heute nicht kommen kann.

He says that he cannot come today.

2

Ich bin müde, weil ich gestern spät gearbeitet habe.

I am tired because I worked late yesterday.

3

Weißt du, ob {der|m} Zug pünktlich ist?

Do you know if the train is on time?

4

Wenn ich Zeit habe, lese ich {das|n} Buch.

If I have time, I read the book.

1

Obwohl es regnet, gehe ich spazieren.

Although it is raining, I am going for a walk.

2

Ich habe gehört, dass er sein Studium abgeschlossen hat.

I heard that he has finished his studies.

3

Da ich krank bin, kann ich nicht teilnehmen.

Since I am sick, I cannot participate.

4

Ich frage mich, warum er nicht angerufen hat.

I wonder why he didn't call.

1

Es ist wichtig, dass man sich auf die Prüfung vorbereitet.

It is important that one prepares for the exam.

2

Während ich koche, hört meine Tochter Musik.

While I am cooking, my daughter listens to music.

3

Ich werde dich informieren, sobald ich mehr weiß.

I will inform you as soon as I know more.

4

Es bleibt abzuwarten, ob die Pläne umgesetzt werden.

It remains to be seen whether the plans will be implemented.

1

Insofern die Bedingungen erfüllt sind, können wir fortfahren.

Insofar as the conditions are met, we can proceed.

2

Je mehr man lernt, desto mehr versteht man.

The more one learns, the more one understands.

3

Sollte er sich verspäten, werden wir ohne ihn beginnen.

Should he be late, we will start without him.

4

Obgleich er sich bemüht hat, war das Ergebnis enttäuschend.

Although he tried, the result was disappointing.

1

Dass er sich derart verhalten würde, hätte ich nicht gedacht.

That he would behave in such a way, I would not have thought.

2

Wann immer er auftaucht, herrscht Unruhe.

Whenever he appears, there is unrest.

3

Wie sehr er sich auch anstrengt, es reicht nicht aus.

No matter how hard he tries, it is not enough.

4

Indem man die Regeln befolgt, vermeidet man Fehler.

By following the rules, one avoids mistakes.

Easily Confused

German Suspense: Verb at the End (Nebensätze) vs Main Clause vs. Subordinate Clause

Learners often use the same word order for both.

German Suspense: Verb at the End (Nebensätze) vs weil vs. deshalb

Both mean 'because/therefore' but have different word orders.

German Suspense: Verb at the End (Nebensätze) vs dass vs. das

They sound the same but have different functions.

Common Mistakes

✗

Ich lerne, weil ich mag Deutsch.

✓

Ich lerne, weil ich Deutsch mag.

Verb must be at the end.
✗

Ich weiß, dass kommt er.

✓

Ich weiß, dass er kommt.

Subject comes before the verb.
✗

Weil ich bin müde, schlafe ich.

✓

Weil ich müde bin, schlafe ich.

Verb at the end of the clause.
✗

Ich denke, dass er ist nett.

✓

Ich denke, dass er nett ist.

Verb at the end.
✗

Ich weiß, dass er hat gegessen.

✓

Ich weiß, dass er gegessen hat.

Auxiliary verb at the end.
✗

Ich freue mich, weil er anruft heute.

✓

Ich freue mich, weil er heute anruft.

Time expressions before the verb.
✗

Ich weiß, dass er kann kommen.

✓

Ich weiß, dass er kommen kann.

Modal verb at the end.
✗

Ich weiß, dass er anruft an.

✓

Ich weiß, dass er anruft.

Separable prefix stays attached.
✗

Er sagte, dass er kommt.

✓

Er sagte, dass er käme.

Subjunctive mood usage.
✗

Obwohl er ist krank, arbeitet er.

✓

Obwohl er krank ist, arbeitet er.

Verb at the end.
✗

Dass er das getan hat, ich wusste es.

✓

Dass er das getan hat, wusste ich.

Main clause verb must be in 2nd position.
✗

Weil er nicht gekommen ist, ich bin traurig.

✓

Weil er nicht gekommen ist, bin ich traurig.

Main clause verb must be in 2nd position.
✗

Wenn man hat Zeit, man liest.

✓

Wenn man Zeit hat, liest man.

Verb at the end.

Sentence Patterns

Ich weiß, dass ___ ___ .

___ , weil ich ___ ___ .

Obwohl ___ ___ , ___ ___ .

Ich frage mich, ob ___ ___ ___ .

Real World Usage

Texting very common

Ich komme später, weil ich noch arbeite.

Job Interview very common

Ich bewerbe mich, weil ich Erfahrung suche.

Social Media common

Ich bin froh, dass das Wochenende da ist!

Ordering Food common

Können Sie mir sagen, ob das vegetarisch ist?

Travel common

Ich weiß nicht, ob der Zug pünktlich ist.

Email very common

Ich schreibe Ihnen, da ich eine Frage habe.

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Listen for the Conjunction

When you hear 'weil' or 'dass', immediately prepare for the verb to come at the end.
⚠️

Don't Forget Separable Verbs

If the verb is separable, the prefix must be at the very end with the verb.
🎯

Practice with 'weil'

Start by making simple sentences with 'weil' to get used to the verb-end rhythm.
💬

Spoken vs. Written

In very casual speech, some people ignore this rule, but always use it in writing.

Smart Tips

Put a mental 'stop' sign at the end of the sentence for your verb.

Ich weiß, dass er kommt heute. → Ich weiß, dass er heute kommt.

Remember the modal verb is the conjugated one that goes to the end.

Ich weiß, dass er kann kommen. → Ich weiß, dass er kommen kann.

The auxiliary verb (haben/sein) is the one that moves to the end.

Ich weiß, dass er hat gegessen. → Ich weiß, dass er gegessen hat.

Keep the prefix attached to the verb at the end.

Ich weiß, dass er anruft an. → Ich weiß, dass er anruft.

Pronunciation

Rising pitch on the final verb.

Intonation

Subordinate clauses often have a rising intonation at the end of the clause before the main clause.

Suspenseful

Weil ich müde bin ↗, schlafe ich ↘.

The rising pitch signals the end of the subordinate clause.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

The 'Verb-Magnet' rule: Conjunctions are magnets that pull the verb to the end.

Visual Association

Imagine a train where the engine (the verb) is usually in the second carriage, but when a 'Conjunction' station sign appears, the engine uncouples and rolls to the very back of the train.

Rhyme

When 'weil' or 'dass' you see, the verb at the end must be!

Story

Imagine you are waiting for a train. The conductor (the conjunction) tells you the engine has moved to the back. You walk to the end of the platform to find it. This is exactly how you find the verb in a German subordinate clause.

Word Web

weildassobwennobwohldawährend

Challenge

Write 5 sentences about your day using 'weil' and 'dass' and circle the verbs at the end.

Cultural Notes

The verb-end rule is strictly followed in formal and written German. In spoken German, people sometimes use 'weil' with main clause word order, but it is considered non-standard.

Similar to Germany, though regional dialects may vary in how they handle subordinate clauses.

Swiss German speakers are very precise with grammar in formal settings.

The verb-final position in subordinate clauses is a remnant of older Germanic syntax where the verb naturally gravitated to the end.

Conversation Starters

“

Warum lernst du Deutsch?

“

Weißt du, ob es morgen regnet?

“

Was denkst du, dass in der Zukunft wichtig ist?

“

Obwohl das Wetter schlecht ist, bist du glücklich?

Journal Prompts

Schreibe über deinen Lieblingsort.
Was würdest du tun, wenn du eine Million Euro hättest?
Warum ist Bildung wichtig?
Diskutiere die Vor- und Nachteile von Homeoffice.

Common Mistakes

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

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Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Ich weiß, dass er ___ . (kommen)

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a
Verb at the end.
Choose the correct word order. Multiple Choice

Ich bleibe, weil...

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a
Verb at the end.
Fix the sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

Ich weiß, dass er ist krank.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a
Verb at the end.
Reorder the words. Sentence Reorder

Arrange the words in the correct order:

All words placed

Click words above to build the sentence

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a
Correct order.
Translate to German. Translation

I know that he is working.

Answer starts with: a...

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a
Correct structure.
Complete the dialogue. Dialogue Completion

A: Warum gehst du? B: Ich gehe, weil...

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a
Verb at the end.
Build a sentence. Sentence Building

weil / ich / Zeit / habe / nicht

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a
Verb at the end.
Match the conjunction to its function. Match Pairs

Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a
Weil expresses reason.

Score: /8

Practice Exercises

8 exercises
Complete the sentence.

Ich weiß, dass er ___ . (kommen)

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a
Verb at the end.
Choose the correct word order. Multiple Choice

Ich bleibe, weil...

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a
Verb at the end.
Fix the sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

Ich weiß, dass er ist krank.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a
Verb at the end.
Reorder the words. Sentence Reorder

dass / er / weiß / ich / kommt

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a
Correct order.
Translate to German. Translation

I know that he is working.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a
Correct structure.
Complete the dialogue. Dialogue Completion

A: Warum gehst du? B: Ich gehe, weil...

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a
Verb at the end.
Build a sentence. Sentence Building

weil / ich / Zeit / habe / nicht

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a
Verb at the end.
Match the conjunction to its function. Match Pairs

weil

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a
Weil expresses reason.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

12 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill in the Blank

Er sagt, dass er heute nicht ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: kommt
Select the correct trigger word. Fill in the Blank

Ich bleibe im Bett, ___ ich krank bin.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: weil
Fix the verb position. Error Correction

Ruf mich an, wenn du hast Zeit.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ruf mich an, wenn du Zeit hast.
Fix the missing punctuation. Error Correction

Ich hoffe dass alles gut ist.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ich hoffe, dass alles gut ist.
Put the words in the correct order. Sentence Reorder

Construct the subordinate clause: Ich lerne Deutsch, ...

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: weil ich in Berlin lebe.
Put the words in the correct order. Sentence Reorder

Construct the subordinate clause: Er freut sich, ...

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: dass die Sonne scheint.
Translate into German. Translation

I am sleeping because I am tired.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ich schlafe, weil ich müde bin.
Translate into German. Translation

I know that he is nice.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ich weiß, dass er nett ist.
Which sentence has correct word order with a modal verb? Multiple Choice

Choose the right option:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ..., weil ich arbeiten muss.
Which sentence starts correctly with a Nebensatz? Multiple Choice

Choose the right option:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Weil ich müde bin, schlafe ich.
Match the beginning of the sentence to its logical end. Match Pairs

Combine the clauses correctly.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ich bleibe hier, weil es regnet.
Match the beginning of the sentence to its logical end. Match Pairs

Combine the clauses correctly.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Er denkt, dass die Pizza gut ist.

Score: /12

FAQ (8)

No, only to subordinating conjunctions like 'weil', 'dass', 'ob', 'wenn'. Coordinating conjunctions like 'und', 'aber', 'oder' do not trigger this rule.

The conjugated modal verb goes to the end, and the infinitive stays before it. Example: 'Ich weiß, dass er kommen kann.'

In very informal speech, some people might, but it is better to follow the rule to sound correct.

Because you have to wait until the end of the clause to know the verb.

Yes, usually 'nicht' comes before the verb at the end.

The prefix stays attached to the verb at the end. Example: 'Ich weiß, dass er anruft.'

Yes, it is essential for formal and professional communication.

Write sentences and circle the verb at the end. Read them aloud to get used to the rhythm.

Scaffolded Practice

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In Other Languages

Spanish low

Subordinate clauses follow the same SVO order as main clauses.

Spanish does not have a verb-end rule.

French low

Subordinate clauses follow SVO order.

French does not have a verb-end rule.

Japanese high

Verbs are always at the end of the sentence.

Japanese is always verb-final, German is only verb-final in specific clauses.

Arabic none

VSO or SVO order.

Arabic does not have a verb-end rule.

Chinese none

SVO order.

Chinese does not have a verb-end rule.

English low

SVO order.

English does not have a verb-end rule.

Learning Path

Prerequisites

Previous
Connecting Sentences: Parataxis vs. Hypotaxis (und vs. weil)

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