Clause Connecting Adverbials

In German, adverbials can be used to connect two main clauses together. These adverbials are known as "clause-connecting adverbials," or Nebensatzanschlüsse in German.

Clause Connecting Adverbials

When a clause-connecting adverbial is used to connect two main clauses, it is typically placed at the beginning of the second main clause, and a comma is used to separate the two main clauses. This comma is called the Nebensatzkomma or "comma for subordinate clauses" in German.

Here are some examples:
1. Trotzdem

2. Deshalb

3. Außerdem

4. Schließlich

It's important to note that not all adverbials can be used as clause-connecting adverbials. Only those that can link two main clauses can be used in this way.