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German B1 Lesson

Subjunktionen: weil (Subjunctions: weil)

Learn subordinating clauses using weil and word order changes.

Subjunktionen: weil

The subjunction weil (because) is used to express reasons. It starts a subordinate clause.

1. Word Order Rule (Verb-Endstellung)

In a subordinate clause started by weil, the conjugated verb must go to the very end of the clause!

2. Examples

• Hauptsatz: Ich lerne Deutsch. Ich wohne in Berlin.
• Nebensatz: Ich lerne Deutsch, weil ich in Berlin wohne.

Knowledge Integration Check

Quiz section

Complete these targeted micro-assessments to embed syntax memory parameters.

1. Where does the verb go with "weil"? qcm
2. Which sentence is correct? qcm
3. What kind of clause does "weil" introduce? qcm
4. Fill in the verb correctly: "Er bleibt zu Hause, weil er krank ____." (is) fill in blanks
5. Complete the sentence: "Sie lernt viel, weil sie die Prüfung ____ möchte." (to pass) fill in blanks