German grammar

German Clause Connectors

German clause connectors are essential for linking ideas in real German. This page focuses on the subordinating ones, dass, wenn, weil, ob, obwohl, that send the verb to the end of the clause, one of the most distinctive word-order patterns learners need to hear in natural speech.

Subordinating connector (dass / wenn / weil / ob …) + clause with verb at the end

Real Examples from Native Speakers

"Die Dame an der Kasse guckt mich an, sagt, kenn ich Sie nicht irgendwoher?"

Peinliche Verwechslung beim Bezahlen an der Kasse

How it works

Formula

Subordinating connector (dass / wenn / weil / ob …) + clause with verb at the end

This page combines the textbook rule with real-world German: every example is an unscripted clip from a real native speaker. You're hearing how this grammar point sounds in real life, not in a classroom.