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V2 word order rules, modal verbs, conversational scenarios, and fluency assessment.

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๐Ÿ“– Grammar Principle: V2 Word Order in Main Clauses

In German declarative main clauses, the conjugated verb always occupies the second position.

PronounConjugationExample Usage
Ich (I)arbeiteIch arbeite als Entwickler (I work as a developer)
Du (You)hastHast du Zeit? (Do you have time?)

๐Ÿค Business & Travel Conversations

English MeaningTarget PhrasePhonetic Guide
Good morningGuten MorgenGOO-ten MOR-gen
Do you speak English?Sprechen Sie Englisch?SRESH-en zee ENG-lish

๐Ÿ’ฌ Conversational Assessment Q&A

Q: How do you express professional look-forward in German?
A: Say: 'Ich freue mich auf die Zusammenarbeit.'