Breakdown of Wir tolerieren die Musik, solange du die Hausordnung beachtest.
du
you (informal singular)
wir
we
die Musik
the music
beachten
to observe
solange
as long as
tolerieren
to tolerate
die Hausordnung
the house rules
Questions & Answers about Wir tolerieren die Musik, solange du die Hausordnung beachtest.
Why does the verb beachtest go at the very end of the sentence?
The word solange (as long as) is a subordinating conjunction. This means it introduces a dependent clause, which forces the conjugated verb (beachtest) to the very end of that clause.
Is solange always written as one word?
Yes, when used as a conjunction meaning "as long as," it is written as one word (solange). If you mean "for such a long time," it is written as two words (so lange), for example: Wir haben so lange gewartet (We waited for such a long time).
Does beachten mean "to observe" in the sense of watching something?
Not quite. While beachten can translate to "observe," it means to pay attention to, respect, or comply with rules. If you want to say "observe" in the sense of visually watching a person or thing, you would use the verb beobachten instead.
How do I know the gender of a compound word like Hausordnung?
In German compound nouns, the gender is always determined by the very last word. Das Haus is neuter, but die Ordnung (order or rules) is feminine. Therefore, the combined word takes the feminine article and becomes die Hausordnung.
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