clause in German
clause in German is Nebensatz, Teilsatz, Klausel — clause means a group of words with its own subject and verb, forming part of a sentence (or occasionally standing as one).
clause in German
Nebensatz
(grammar) A group of words that contains a subject and a verb; it may be part of a sentence or may constitute the whole sentence, depending on the syntax in each instance.
Teilsatz
(grammar) A verb along with its subject and their modifiers. If a clause provides a complete thought on its own, then it is an independent (superordinate) clause; otherwise, it is dependent (subordinate). (Independent clauses can be sentences; they can also be part of a sentence. Dependent clauses can only be part of a sentence.)
Klausel
(legal) A distinct part of a contract, a will or another legal document.
What does "clause" mean?
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noun A group of words with its own subject and verb, forming part of a sentence (or occasionally standing as one).
""Because it was raining" is a clause, but it needs another clause to complete the sentence."
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noun A distinct section of a contract, will, or other legal document, setting out a specific term.
"The tenancy agreement had a clause banning pets."
clause in a sentence
- "Because it was raining" is a clause, but it needs another clause to complete the sentence.
- An independent clause can stand alone; a dependent one cannot.
- The tenancy agreement had a clause banning pets.
- Lawyers argued for weeks over a single clause in the merger contract.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "clause" in German?
"clause" in German is Nebensatz, Teilsatz, Klausel. clause means: A group of words with its own subject and verb, forming part of a sentence (or occasionally standing as one).
How do you use "clause" in a sentence?
Example: ""Because it was raining" is a clause, but it needs another clause to complete the sentence." In German, "clause" is Nebensatz, Teilsatz, Klausel.
Are there other ways to say "clause" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "clause": Nebensatz, Teilsatz, Klausel.
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