Time Clauses – Forming Sentences with bevor, nachdem, wenn, als

Hello, dear students! Today, we'll learn how to form time clauses in German, showing when events happen, using: bevor, nachdem, wenn, and als.

Bevor means "before" and nachdem means "after." For instance, "I washed my hands bevor I ate." Remember, in these clauses, the verb always goes to the end.

Wenn is used for repeated actions, general situations, or future events ("Call me wenn you arrive"). Als is specifically for single past events ("Als I was a child, I often went to the park."). Practice will make these distinctions clear!