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How does Word Order in German phrases make emphasis in certain words? Please give examples.
Jul 4, 2010 11:40 PM
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Usually, German tries to put the phrase at the beginning for emphasis. For example, Ich weiss das nicht. = I do not know that. However, Das weiss ich nicht. = That (one/thing/matter), I do not know. [i.e., "das" is emphasized through word order.] Good day. / Schönen Tag.
July 12, 2010
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