Separable prefix verbs: the prefix moves to end of clause
Separable prefix verbs: the prefix moves to end of clause
Can use separable verbs with correct prefix placement
Look at these examples. Can you spot the grammar pattern?
Ech stoe moies um siwen op.
I get up at seven in the morning.
D'Schoul fänkt um aacht un.
School starts at eight.
Komm mat!
Come along!
Pay attention to the highlighted parts. What do they have in common?
Trennbar Verben hunn e Präfix deen am Haaptsaz un d'Enn kënnt:
| Verb | Bedeitung | Beispill |
|---|---|---|
| opstoen | to get up | Ech stoe moies op. |
| unfänken | to begin | D'Schoul fänkt um aacht un. |
| erakommen | to come in | Komm era! |
| matkommen | to come along | Kënns du matkommen? |
Wichteg: Am Nebensaz bleiwen se zesummen: ...well ech fréi opstoen.
Common Error Patterns
Prefix not moved to end in main clause
In main clauses, the prefix goes to the end: Ech stoe op (not *Ech opstoe)
Ech stoe moies um siwen op.
I get up at seven in the morning.
Opstoen splits: stoe(n) in position 2, op at the end.
D'Schoul fänkt um aacht un.
School starts at eight.
Unfänken splits: fänkt in position 2, un at end.
Komm mat!
Come along!
In imperative, the prefix stays attached or goes to end: Komm mat!
Practice in course
Apply this grammar in A1 course exercises