present subjunctive

ˈprɛzənt səbˈdʒʌŋktɪv
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Translation of present subjunctive into German

Noun

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verb form for wishes or possibilities in present tense
TECH.
Konjunktiv Präsens
  • Use the present subjunctive in 'If he be late.'.Verwenden Sie den Konjunktiv Präsens in 'Wenn er zu spät sei.'
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Synonyms and analogies of present subjunctive in English

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Examples of present subjunctive in a sentence

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Translations of "present subjunctive" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
Konjunktiv Präsensn.

The first plural person "noi" is the same in both the Present Indicative and the Present Subjunctive!

Die erste Person Plural „noi" ist im Indikativ Präsens und Konjunktiv Präsens gleich!

Konjunktiv I

Using the present subjunctive can enhance the expressiveness of your writing.

Der Gebrauch des Konjunktiv I kann die Ausdruckskraft des Schreibens verstärken.

You typically find the present subjunctive in formal or literary contexts.

Man findet den Konjunktiv I typischerweise in formellen oder literarischen Kontexten.

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Other translations for present subjunctive:

  • Präsens Konjunktivn.

present subjunctive: Examples and translations in context

The present subjunctive conveys uncertainty about future events or actions.

Der Konjunktiv I drückt Unsicherheit über zukünftige Ereignisse oder Handlungen aus.

Many people find the present subjunctive difficult to understand and use correctly.

Viele Menschen finden den Konjunktiv I schwierig zu verstehen und korrekt zu verwenden.

Many native speakers rarely use the present subjunctive in casual conversation.

Viele Muttersprachler verwenden den Konjunktiv I selten in ungezwungener Konversation.

The present subjunctive appears in sentences that convey a desire or suggestion.

Der Konjunktiv I erscheint in Sätzen, die ein Verlangen oder einen Vorschlag ausdrücken.

She wished it were warmer, showcasing the present subjunctive in her statement.

Sie wünschte, es wäre wärmer, und zeigte damit den Konjunktiv I in ihrer Aussage.

She used the present subjunctive to express her hope that he will succeed.

Sie verwendete den Konjunktiv I, um ihre Hoffnung auszudrücken, dass er erfolgreich sein wird.

In English, the present subjunctive expresses a wish for something that might happen.

Im Deutschen drückt der Konjunktiv I einen Wunsch nach etwas aus, das passieren könnte.

In Spanish, the present subjunctive is used more frequently than in English.

Im Spanischen wird der Konjunktiv I häufiger verwendet als im Englischen.

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