Subordinate clauses with a finite verb form (Finitsätze) without a conjunction

Meaning

Subordinate clauses with a finite verb form (Finitsätze) without a conjunction have no specific meaning when they function as a subject or an object clause.

Form and Function

These types of subordinate clauses are not introduced by a conjunction, contain a finite verb form that stands in the second position of the clause and function as a subject or an object to the superordinate clause.

Notes

1. A subordinate clause without an introductory conjunction can function as an argument only to specific verbs. These verbs usually mean “to say” or “to think” or sometimes express hope, wish or perception.

2. Subordinate clauses without an introductory conjunction are mainly object clauses. However, they often function as subjects.

3. Subordinate clauses without an introductory conjunction can often be converted into a dass-clause.