Breakdown of Wir suchen ein neues Studio, obwohl wir zu Hause aufnehmen können.
ein
a, an (eine)
wir
we
suchen
to look for
neu
new
Questions & Answers about Wir suchen ein neues Studio, obwohl wir zu Hause aufnehmen können.
Why is the conjugated verb können at the very end of the sentence?
The word obwohl (although) is a subordinating conjunction. It introduces a dependent clause, which pushes the conjugated verb—in this case, können—to the very end of that clause.
aufnehmen is a separable verb. Why doesn't the auf- split off here?
Because it is being used with the modal verb können. When a modal verb is used, the main action verb stays in its full, attached infinitive form. So, aufnehmen stays in one piece!
Why is the adjective ending -es used in ein neues Studio?
Studio is a neuter noun (das Studio) and acts as the direct object (accusative case) here. Since the indefinite article ein does not clearly show the neuter gender, the adjective neu must take the strong ending -es to indicate it.
I always mix up zu Hause and nach Hause. Why is it zu Hause here?
zu Hause means "at home" and is used when you are talking about a static location where something happens (like recording). You would use nach Hause when talking about a destination or movement, like going "home".