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B2
Syntax

Adversative Konnektoren (während, dagegen, hingegen)

Adversative connectors: während, dagegen, hingegen

Examples

Er arbeitet viel, während sie sich ausruht.
Deutschland exportiert Autos, dagegen importiert es Öl.
Die einen wollen sparen, hingegen fordern andere mehr Ausgaben.

Adversative Konnektoren

Gegensätzliche Satzverbindungen mit während, dagegen, hingegen

CEFR B2 (B2.2) — 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 B2 level.

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