Word
Achte auf die Fußgänger, bevor du die Straße überquerst.
Meaning
Watch out for pedestrians before you cross the street.
Part of speech
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Breakdown of Achte auf die Fußgänger, bevor du die Straße überquerst.
du
you
die Straße
the street
bevor
before
die
the; (feminine, accusative)
Questions & Answers about Achte auf die Fußgänger, bevor du die Straße überquerst.
What form is Achte and how do I make other versions?
It’s the imperative (a direct command) for du. Other addresses:
If the main clause is an imperative, why is there du in the sentence?
Imperatives drop the subject in the main clause, but the subordinate clause still needs its own subject. So:
- Main clause (imperative): Achte … (subject implied)
- Subordinate clause: bevor du die Straße überquerst (here you must say du)
Do I need the comma before bevor?
Yes. Bevor introduces a subordinate clause, and German requires a comma before such clauses: …, bevor du …
Why is the verb at the end in bevor du die Straße überquerst?