Breakdown of Ich trainiere jeden Morgen im Park.
in
in
dem
the; (masculine or neuter, dative)
ich
I
der Morgen
the morning
der Park
the park
trainieren
to train
jeder
every
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Questions & Answers about Ich trainiere jeden Morgen im Park.
Why is the verb trainiere placed in second position?
Because German main clauses follow the “Verb‑Second” (V2) rule. The finite verb must occupy the second slot in the sentence, regardless of whether the subject or another element comes first.
Why does the sentence follow the order Time (jeden Morgen) – Place (im Park) rather than the other way around?
German typically orders adverbial phrases as Time – Manner – Place. Here jeden Morgen (time) comes before im Park (place), respecting that sequence.
Why is jeden Morgen in the accusative case?
When you express a specific, recurring time period without a preposition, German uses the accusative. Jeden is the accusative singular form of the indefinite pronoun jeder.
Could I use am Morgen or morgens instead of jeden Morgen?
Yes.
- am Morgen (“in the morning”) is a prepositional phrase using the dative.
- morgens (“in the mornings”) is an adverb.
All three express habit but differ slightly in style and emphasis.
What does im stand for in im Park?
im is the contraction of in dem. With in indicating location here, German assigns the dative case to the article dem, giving im Park = “in the park.”
Why are Morgen and Park capitalized?
In German, all nouns are capitalized. Both Morgen and Park are nouns, so they must start with a capital letter.
What’s the difference between trainieren and üben?
- trainieren generally means “to train” in a physical sense (e.g., working out).
- üben means “to practice” a skill (e.g., practicing piano or a language).
Why is the present tense trainiere used here instead of a past or future tense?
German often uses the present tense for habitual, repeated actions—just like English does with “I train every morning.” It doesn’t imply “right now,” but rather “as a routine.”