ALLE temporalen Konnektoren + Übungen für euch

Summary

In this video, the presenter covers the essential temporal connectors in German, explaining how they express simultaneity, precedence, and succession in various contexts. The video is divided into three categories: simultaneity, precedence, and succession, with examples using connectors like 'während,' 'solange,' 'wenn,' 'nachdem,' and 'bevor.' The presenter also encourages viewers to practice by writing example sentences in the comments, providing helpful corrections along the way. The content is aimed at learners of German, helping them better understand and use temporal connectors in both spoken and written language.

Takeaways

• 😀 Temporal connectors in German are categorized into three main types: simultaneity, precedence, and subsequence.
• 😀 Temporal connectors can introduce either main clauses (indicated by green connectors) or subordinate clauses (indicated by red connectors).
• 😀 'Während' expresses simultaneity but can also indicate contrast, e.g., 'While I do my homework, my best friend never does his.'
• 😀 'Solange' emphasizes the duration of an action or condition, e.g., 'As long as it rains, I will stay home.'
• 😀 'Wenn' is used for both present and past events, often implying repetition in the past.
• 😀 'Als' is used only for past events, either to refer to a specific point in time or a period, e.g., 'When I was at Lidl yesterday, I met Anne.'
• 😀 'Seitdem' refers to an event that began in the past and continues into the present, e.g., 'Since I moved to Germany, I’ve had many new experiences.'
• 😀 'Währenddessen' is used to introduce a main clause, meaning 'in the meantime,' e.g., 'She partied all evening, while her sister stayed home studying.'
• 😀 'Nach dem' can refer to both precedence (e.g., 'After I finish my homework, I will come to you') and subsequence (e.g., 'After I had done my homework, I went to the gym').
• 😀 'Bevor' indicates a preceding action, e.g., 'I always shower before going to work.'
• 😀 'Bis dahin' or 'bis zu diesem Zeitpunkt' refers to a specific point in the future, e.g., 'This weekend I will finally fly on vacation. Until then, I still have a lot to do.'

Q & A

What are the three main categories of temporal connectors discussed in the video?

The three main categories of temporal connectors are: 1) Simultaneity (Gleichzeitigkeit), 2) Precedence (Vorzeitigkeit), and 3) Posteriority (Nachzeitigkeit).

How does the connector 'während' function differently in terms of expressing simultaneity and contrast?

'Während' can express simultaneity, such as 'While I shower, I sing,' and it can also express contrast, like 'While I always do my homework, my best friend never does it.'

What is the subtle difference between using 'solange' and 'wenn'?

'Solange' emphasizes the duration or time period of an event, like 'As long as it rains, I will stay home.' On the other hand, 'wenn' can express a condition without necessarily focusing on the time frame.

When should 'als' be used instead of 'wenn' in the past tense?

'Als' is used when referring to a specific point or period in the past, for example, 'When I was at Lidl yesterday, I met Anne.' 'Wenn' in the past tense typically refers to repeated actions or events.

What does 'seitdem' express in relation to events that began in the past?

'Seitdem' is used when an event started in the past and is still relevant or ongoing. For example, 'Since I have been living in Germany, I have had many new experiences.'

How is 'währenddessen' used differently from 'während'?

'Währenddessen' is used to introduce a main clause, unlike 'während,' which is used for subordinate clauses. An example is 'I am going shopping, while you can prepare the salad.'

What is the usage of the connector 'nach dem' in relation to time?

'Nach dem' can express both precedence and posteriority. For precedence, 'After I did my homework, I will come to you.' For posteriority, 'After I had done my homework, I went to the gym.'

What does 'sobald' mean, and how does it compare to 'sofort'?

'Sobald' means 'as soon as' or 'once,' while 'sofort' means 'immediately.' They are often used interchangeably, but 'sobald' emphasizes the point when something will happen, like 'As soon as I finish work, I will call you.'

When is the connector 'bevor' used, and can it be replaced with other connectors?

'Bevor' means 'before,' and it is used to refer to something that happens prior to another action. It can be replaced with 'ehe' in many contexts, such as 'Before I go to work, I shower.'

What is the function of the connector 'bis dahin'?

'Bis dahin' means 'by then' or 'until that point' and refers to a time up to a specific future moment. An example is 'I will be on vacation this weekend, but I still have a lot to do until then.'