Temporalsatz Glossary of terms

A Temporalsatz is a subordinate clause that expresses when or for how long the action of the main clause occurs.

Additional Information

Translations: temporal clause, clause of time
Related concepts: Nebensatz, Konjunktion, Zeitangabe, Satzstellung

Detailed Explanation

Temporalsätze are constructed using specific temporal conjunctions such as 'als', 'wenn', 'nachdem', 'bevor', among others. These conjunctions determine the temporal relationship between the actions.

The position of the verb in these clauses is important: it is generally placed at the end. The tense used in the Temporalsatz can affect that of the main clause, following rules of tense agreement.

Usage examples of "Temporalsatz"

📝 Some usage examples:

Nachdem ich gegessen habe, gehe ich spazieren.Uses 'nachdem' to indicate that one action occurs after another. The verb 'gehe' is in the main clause.
Bevor du gehst, räume bitte dein Zimmer auf.Employs 'bevor' to express that one action occurs before another. The verb 'räume' is in the main clause.
Während er kochte, hörte sie Musik.Uses 'während' to indicate that two actions occur simultaneously. The verb 'hörte' is in the main clause.

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