A2
SyntaxInfinitivsätze mit um...zu
Infinitive clauses with um...zu (in order to)
Examples
Ich lerne Deutsch, um in Deutschland zu arbeiten.
Er spart Geld, um ein Auto zu kaufen.
Sie geht ins Fitnessstudio, um fit zu bleiben.
um...zu-Sätze
Infinitivsätze mit um...zu (Zweck)
CEFR A2 (A2.4) — Syntax
Common Mistakes
Putting the verb in the wrong position — remember V2 rule in main clauses.
Forgetting to move the verb to the end in subordinate clauses (weil, dass, wenn...).
Tips
Read German sentences aloud, paying attention to word order.
When writing, check verb position: second position in main clauses, final position in subordinate clauses.
Practice this topic in context through conversations and writing exercises at the A2 level.
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