100 Exercises • 8 Conjunctions

Danish Subordinate Clauses

Master the S-A-V rule: In subordinate clauses, the adverb comes before the verb

100

Total Exercises

8

Conjunctions

19

Most Common

S-A-V

Word Order

PD3

Exam Level

The S-A-V Rule Explained

Main Clause vs Subordinate Clause

Main Clause:

Han køber aldrig mælk

Verb is 2nd, adverb is 4th

Subordinate Clause (fordi):

... fordi han aldrig køber mælk

S-A-V: Subject → Adverb → Verb

Common Conjunctions

fordi(because)
at(that)
hvis(if)
selvom(although)
da(as/when)
når(when)
mens(while)

Key Principle:

In subordinate clauses, adverbs (ikke, aldrig, altid, ofte, måske, etc.) move BEFORE the verb

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