Subordinating conjunctions connect a subordinate clause to a main clause and create a hierarchical relationship between them. In German, these conjunctions cause a fundamental change in sentence structure: the finite verb moves to the end of the subordinate clause. Subordinate clauses provide additional information such as reason, time, condition, or contrast.
In this guide, you will learn:
what subordinating conjunctions are and how they function
how they affect verb position in subordinate clauses
common types of subordinate clauses and their meanings
frequent learner mistakes with word order and punctuation
This guide helps English-speaking learners understand subordinating conjunctions as structure-changing elements that are essential for forming complex German sentences.