Übung: Infinitiv mit "zu"
Practice: infinitive with "zu"
Three constructions with "zu" + infinitive – all with the same subject and the infinitive at the end:
| Construction | Meaning | Alternative for a different subject |
|---|---|---|
| verb + zu | (dependent verb) | — |
| um … zu | purpose (what for?) | damit |
| ohne … zu | without | ohne dass |
Note:
- Separable verbs: "zu" in the middle (anzurufen).
- After modal verbs: no "zu".
- "um … zu" / "ohne … zu" only with the same subject.
Examples:
- Ich versuche, dir zu helfen. (I try to help you.)
- Ich rufe an, um dir zu helfen. (I call in order to help you.)
- Ich helfe dir, ohne zu stören. (I help you without disturbing.)