Coffee Break German
A guide to German word order - Sentences with two verbs | The Coffee Break German Show 1.01
Oct 18, 2023
In the first episode of Coffee Break German, the hosts discuss word order in German sentences with two verbs, including the placement of auxiliary and main verbs. They provide examples of different word order patterns, emphasize the importance of context, and explore word order in sentences with temporal phrases. The hosts also discuss the placement of verbs in subordinate clauses and provide written examples on their website.
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Quick takeaways
- The auxiliary verb in sentences with two verbs is placed in the second position.
- In subordinate clauses, the auxiliary verb is placed at the very end after the infinitive or past participle.
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Word Order with Two Verbs
When using two verbs in a sentence, the auxiliary verb (e.g., when forming the future tense or using modal verbs) is placed in the second position, while the main verb (infinitive or past participle) is positioned at the end of the sentence.
