A2Communication

Könnten Sie begründen, warum Sie so denken?

Could you explain why you think that way?

In German

Könnten Sie begründen, warum Sie so denken?

Kern-ten zee be-grün-den, va-room zee zo den-ken?
English
Could you explain why you think that way?
Español
¿Podría justificar por qué piensa así?
Italiano
Potrebbe spiegare perché la pensa così?

Sentence Breakdown

  • KönntenCouldModal verb (subjunctive II)
  • SieyouPronoun (nominative, formal)
  • begründenjustify/explainVerb (infinitive)
  • warumwhySubordinating conjunction
  • SieyouPronoun (nominative, formal)
  • soso/that wayAdverb
  • denkenthinkVerb (infinitive)

Grammar Point

Subordinate clause with 'warum', modal verb 'können'

Variations

  • Welche Gründe sprechen dafür?
    What reasons speak for it?
  • Was sind Ihre Argumente dafür?
    What are your arguments for it?

FAQ

How do you say "Could you explain why you think that way?" in German?

"Could you explain why you think that way?" in German is "Könnten Sie begründen, warum Sie so denken?" (Kern-ten zee be-grün-den, va-room zee zo den-ken?).

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