Reading · C2 · Text 24
Schaltjahr
Man kann sich ja denken, dass auch das wiederum nicht genau stimmt.
One can imagine that this, too, is not exactly correct.
Auch das muss man wieder korrigieren.
This also has to be corrected again.
Aber bis das notwendig ist, dauert es noch sehr, sehr lange.
But it will take a very, very long time until that becomes necessary.
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Grammar in this text
Subordinate clause with 'dass' and verb-final position
dass auch das wiederum nicht genau stimmt
The conjunction 'dass' introduces a subordinate clause embedded in the main clause. In subordinate clauses, the conjugated verb is placed at the very end.
Reflexive verb in an impersonal 'man' construction
Man kann sich ja denken
The pronoun 'man' is an indefinite subject (one/you). The verb 'sich denken' is reflexive, so it requires the reflexive pronoun 'sich'. This expresses a general possibility: 'one can imagine'.
Modal verb with infinitive (verb bracket)
Auch das muss man wieder korrigieren.
The modal verb 'muss' is conjugated in second position, while the main verb 'korrigieren' appears as an infinitive at the end of the sentence, creating the 'verb bracket' typical of German main clauses with modal verbs.
Temporal subordinate clause with 'bis' and verb-final position
bis das notwendig ist
The conjunction 'bis' (until) introduces a temporal subordinate clause. As with all subordinate clauses, the finite verb 'ist' goes to the end, expressing a time limit.
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