Breakdown of Die Methode verhindert viele Fehler.
viele
many
der Fehler
the mistake
die Methode
the method
verhindern
to prevent
Questions & Answers about Die Methode verhindert viele Fehler.
What is the gender and case of die Methode in this sentence?
die Methode is feminine (the noun Methode is feminine), and here it functions as the subject of the clause, so it’s in the nominative case.
Why does verhindert come directly after the subject instead of at the end of the sentence?
This is a main clause in German, which follows the V2 (“verb-second”) rule: the finite verb always occupies the second position. Only in subordinate clauses (introduced by words like dass) does the verb move to the end.
Is verhindern a separable verb? Why doesn’t it split into ver and hindert?
verhindern is an inseparable-prefix verb (the prefix ver- never detaches). In all tenses and moods, the verb stays together as one unit.
What case does viele Fehler have, and why isn’t there an article like die or einige in front of Fehler?
viele Fehler is the direct object of verhindert, so it’s in the accusative case. The word viele is a quantifier meaning “many” and replaces an article when used with a plural noun, so you don’t add another article.
Why is the plural of Fehler identical to its singular form?