Ich kann nicht kommen, weil ich krank bin.
English: I can't come because I am sick.
- Language
- German
- Level
- A2
- Unit
- Satzstruktur und Nebensätze
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
In German, 'weil' is a conjunction used to introduce a subordinate clause that gives a reason (because). The verb moves to the end of the clause.
When to use it
Use 'weil' to explain why something happens or to give a reason for an action or situation.
Key forms
- 'weil' + subject + ... + verb am Ende
- Hauptsatz, weil Nebensatz.
- Ich bleibe zu Hause, weil es regnet.
Examples
Wir lernen Deutsch, weil wir in Deutschland leben.
English: We learn German because we live in Germany.
Er geht ins Bett, weil er müde ist.
English: He goes to bed because he is tired.
Sie kauft Brot, weil sie Hunger hat.
English: She buys bread because she is hungry.
Tips
- Remember: In the 'weil'-clause, the verb always goes to the end.
- Do not start a sentence with 'weil' unless you use two clauses together.
- Avoid using the same word order as in the main clause after 'weil'.