Infinitivkomma Glossary of terms

The Infinitivkomma is a punctuation rule that indicates when a comma should be placed before an infinitive in German.

Detailed Explanation

This rule states that a comma should be used before an infinitive when it is preceded by certain words or phrases, such as "um", "ohne", "statt", or when the infinitive is expanded with its own complements. The Infinitivkomma helps to structure the sentence and improve readability.

In some cases, the use of the comma is mandatory, while in others it is optional, depending on the length and complexity of the infinitive construction.

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