Learn to connect sentences with und, aber, weil, dass, etc.
Conjunctions (Konjunktionen)
Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses.
Coordinating Conjunctions (no word order change)
| German | English |
|---|---|
| und | and |
| oder | or |
| aber | but |
| denn | because (weaker) |
| sondern | but rather |
Word order: Subject + Verb stays the same
Subordinating Conjunctions (verb goes to end)
| German | English |
|---|---|
| weil | because |
| dass | that |
| wenn | when, if |
| obwohl | although |
| als | when (past, single event) |
| bevor | before |
| nachdem | after |
| während | while |
| bis | until |
| seit | since |
Word order: Verb goes to END
Important: weil vs. denn
Both mean "because," but different word order:
When vs. Als vs. Wenn
Examples / Beispiele
Ich lerne Deutsch, weil es interessant ist.
→
I learn German because it's interesting.
Ich hoffe, dass du kommst.
→
I hope that you come.
Wenn es regnet, bleibe ich zu Hause.
→
When it rains, I stay home.
Als ich jung war, spielte ich Fußball.
→
When I was young, I played football.
Obwohl es kalt ist, gehe ich spazieren.
→
Although it's cold, I go for a walk.