A comprehensive overview of German sentence structure focusing on verb placement in main and subordinate clauses, including examples and rules.

German verb spaces refer to the specific positions that verbs occupy within a sentence according to German grammar rules. In main clauses, the finite verb usually takes the second position (known as the "V2" rule), while in subordinate clauses introduced by conjunctions, the finite verb moves to the end of the clause. This system helps clarify meaning and ensures proper sentence flow. German verb spaces apply to all finite verbs, as well as certain auxiliary and modal verbs, and are essential for constructing grammatically correct sentences.

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Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025

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