Einschubkomma Glossary of terms

The Einschubkomma is a pair of commas that encloses supplementary or explanatory information in a German sentence.

Additional Information

Translations: parenthetical comma, comma for insertions
Related concepts: Apposition, Parenthese, Nebensatz, Satzzeichen

Detailed Explanation

The Einschubkomma is used to separate elements that are not essential to the main structure of the sentence but provide additional information. These elements can be appositives, explanatory phrases, or parenthetical comments.

Its use is mandatory in German and helps to improve the clarity and comprehension of the text, allowing the reader to distinguish between main and secondary information.

Usage examples of "Einschubkomma"

📝 Some usage examples:

Mein Bruder, der in Berlin wohnt, kommt uns nächste Woche besuchen.The phrase 'der in Berlin wohnt' is additional information enclosed by parenthetical commas.
Die Studenten, müde vom langen Lernen, gingen früh ins Bett.The phrase 'müde vom langen Lernen' is a parenthetical comment separated by commas.
Angela Merkel, die ehemalige Bundeskanzlerin, hielt gestern eine Rede.The appositive 'die ehemalige Bundeskanzlerin' is set off by parenthetical commas.

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