German Grammar Glossary

English and German Grammar Terms
Explained in Plain English

Deutsches Grammatik-Lexikon: A-F | G-P | Q-Z

Having trouble distinguishing an adjective from an adverb in German? Not sure about what the accusative case is? Don't know what “subjunctive” or “Konjunktiv” mean? Can't identify a preposition? Our German grammar glossary can help. Below you'll find an alphabetical index of grammar terms, each linked to a brief explanation (with the English and German terms) and, in many cases, examples and links to lessons for that particular grammatical concept.

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