Breakdown of Ich esse das Gemüse, obwohl ich satt bin.
ich
I
sein
to be
essen
to eat
obwohl
although
das Gemüse
the vegetables
satt
full (not hungry)
Questions & Answers about Ich esse das Gemüse, obwohl ich satt bin.
Why is the verb bin at the very end of the sentence?
obwohl (although) is a subordinating conjunction. In German, these types of words kick the conjugated verb (in this case, bin) all the way to the end of their clause.
Why is there a comma before obwohl?
In German, you must always use a comma to separate a main clause (Ich esse das Gemüse) from a subordinate clause (obwohl ich satt bin). This is a strict rule, unlike in English where commas are sometimes optional before although.
Why does the German sentence use das Gemüse (singular) when the English translation says vegetables (plural)?
In German, das Gemüse is almost always treated as a singular mass noun, much like the word fruit in English. You use the singular form even if you are talking about multiple different vegetables on your plate.
Can I use satt to say my glass or a room is full?
No, satt is a special adjective used specifically to mean you are full or satisfied from eating. If an object, container, or room is full, you would use the word voll instead.
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