Grammar · topic 7 of 10

Clauses and word order

Covered in lesson 4 · last updated in lesson 4

The golden position

  • The verb always sits in second position, no exceptions.
  • Subject and object can swap places around the verb; the case articles show who does what.
Der Hund fängt den Ball. The dog catches the ball.
Den Ball fängt der Hund. The dog catches the ball. (same meaning)
  • Three required parts: subject + verb + object.