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  1. Difference between "weil" and "denn" - German Language Stack …

    The differences between "denn" and "weil" are syntactic only. "Denn" introduces a main clause, which is why, as you say, it "doesn't change the sentence structure". The finite verb remains in second …

  2. grammar - "denn" vs. "dann" - German Language Stack Exchange

    Jun 19, 2012 · denn: than, for, because dann: then, afterwards Of course - as always - there is an overlap in usage and sometimes a distinction is not clear. See also the various usages of "denn" as a …

  3. Do "denn" and "weil" have the same relation as "for" and "because"?

    2 "Denn" is a coordinating conjunction approximately meaning "as a result of." It cannot be used to begin a sentence, but can begin independent clauses that are after others. This definition is the same as …

  4. sentence structure - What does "denn" mean in this context? - German ...

    Every so often, I see someone use "denn" in a question, but I do not know why. Some examples: Was hörst du denn für Musik? Was machst du denn? What is the point of this, and what …

  5. Is the word order after "denn" correct?

    Oct 20, 2022 · The word »denn« connects two full sentences. The full sentence before this word describes a state or an event, and the full sentence after it describes the reason for this state or …

  6. Is there any preferred situation to use "denn" vs "weil"?

    Apr 30, 2018 · A clause with denn is less dependent of the main clause, which may even be missing or in a separate sentence. The fact that the word order is the same as in a main clause is in accordance …

  7. Why is "denn" coordinating? - German Language Stack Exchange

    Jun 14, 2025 · So just take it as it is: »denn« and »weil« mean the same thing, but »denn« is a coordinating conjunction and »weil« is a subordinating conjunction. And koalas' pouches don't open …

  8. how can one explain the two coordinating conjunctions "weil vs denn"?

    Mar 17, 2021 · I looked at a similar thread that had attempted to help people understand when one would use "denn" vs. "weil". I keep reading, the difference is: "Denn" follows a main clause and "weil" …

  9. idiom - Verbreitung und gefühlte Unhöflichkeit von "Was denn?" im ...

    Ich kenne "Was denn?" und "Was ist denn?" nur im Sinn von "Womit nervst du mich jetzt schon wieder?" und würde es in einem Gespräch auch genau so interpretieren: Als rüpelhafte und extrem …

  10. grammar - Was ist der Unterschied zwischen "außer wenn" und "außer …

    Feb 24, 2016 · 1 Welche der unten genannten Sätze sind korrekt? Ich mache einen Strandurlaub, außer dass es keine Strandkörbe gibt. Ich mache einen Strandurlaub, außer wenn es keine Strandkörbe …