German Conjunctions: „während“ and „bevor“ – CBSE Class 9 Grammar Guide , Lektion 4

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🧩 What are Conjunctions in German?

Conjunctions (Konjunktionen) are words that connect two sentences or ideas.
In German, some conjunctions change the word order of the sentence — they send the verb to the end of the clause.

For example:
➡️ Ich bleibe zu Hause, weil es regnet.
(I stay at home because it’s raining.)

🌟 1️⃣ The Conjunction „während“

📘 Meaning:

👉 während = while / during

It is used to express two actions happening at the same time.

⚙️ Grammar Rule:

  • „während“ is a subordinating conjunction, so the verb goes to the end of the clause.

  • It connects a main clause and a subordinate clause.

💡 Sentence Structure:

➡️ Main clause + während + subordinate clause (verb at the end)
➡️ or Während + subordinate clause (verb at end), + main clause

📚 Examples with während

German Sentence English Translation
Ich höre Musik, während ich meine Hausaufgaben mache. I listen to music while I do my homework.
Während es regnet, bleibe ich zu Hause. While it’s raining, I stay at home.
Er liest ein Buch, während sie schläft. He reads a book while she sleeps.
Wir essen, während der Film läuft. We eat while the movie is playing.

🧠 Tip for Students:

✔ The verb always goes to the end in the „während“-clause.
✔ Both actions usually happen at the same time.

🌈 2️⃣ The Conjunction „bevor“

📘 Meaning:

👉 bevor = before

It shows that one action happens earlier than another.

⚙️ Grammar Rule:

  • „bevor“ is also a subordinating conjunction, so the verb goes to the end of its clause.

💡 Sentence Structure:

➡️ Main clause + bevor + subordinate clause (verb at the end)
➡️ or Bevor + subordinate clause (verb at end), + main clause

📚 Examples with bevor

German Sentence English Translation
Ich wasche meine Hände, bevor ich esse. I wash my hands before I eat.
Bevor der Unterricht beginnt, schreiben wir die Hausaufgaben ab. Before the class starts, we copy the homework.
Ich gehe ins Bett, bevor es zu spät ist. I go to bed before it’s too late.
Wir spielen, bevor wir lernen. We play before we study.

🧠 Tip for Students:

✔ „bevor“ = one action happens first, then the next.
✔ The verb always goes to the end in the „bevor“-clause.

🧩 Word Order Reminder

👉 Both „während“ and „bevor“ are subordinating conjunctions,
so the verb in the second clause goes to the end.

Example:

  • Ich rufe dich an, bevor ich komme.

  • Ich singe, während ich koche.

🎓 In CBSE Class 9 German Syllabus

Students must:
✅ Identify and use common conjunctions like weil, dass, wenn, während, bevor
✅ Form subordinate clauses with correct word order
✅ Translate sentences using these conjunctions correctly

📘 Conclusion

The conjunctions „während“ and „bevor“ are important for building complex sentences in German.
They show time relationships — simultaneous actions with während, and sequential actions with bevor.
For Class 9 CBSE students, mastering these conjunctions will make your writing and speaking more fluent and accurate.


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