Form of subordinate clauses

SA3

Subordinate clauses are always dependent on other clauses. According to their form, they may or may not be introduced by a conjunction. In addition, subordinate clauses may contain a finite or a non-finite (like an infinitive or a participle) verb form.

subordinate clause
with a conjunction		without a conjunction
finite verb form	non-finite verb form	finite verb form	non-finite verb form

	Examples
	Ich gehe heute nicht zur Arbeit, weil ich Fieber habe.	with a conjunction and a finite verb form
	Ich spare Geld, um ein neues Auto zu kaufen.	with a conjunction and an non-finite verb form
	Es ist besser, du fährst mit dem Bus zu mir.	without a conjunction and a finite verb form
	Ich habe vor, in Deutschland zu studieren.	without a conjunction and a non-finite verb form (infinitive)
	In Berlin angekommen, fuhren sie zum Hotel.	without a conjunction and a non-finite verb form (participle)