After verbs

Ich versuche zu schlafen. Es fängt an zu regnen.

um … zu / ohne … zu

Purpose / without: Ich komme, um zu helfen.

Practical Examples

1. German: Es ist wichtig, jeden Tag Deutsch zu üben.

English: It is important to practice German every day. Note: Used after impersonal expressions with "es ist" + adjective, indicating what needs to be done.

1. German: Ich habe vor, am Wochenende meine Familie zu besuchen.

English: I plan to visit my family on the weekend. Note: Used after verbs like "vorhaben" (to plan/intend), "versuchen" (to try), "vergessen" (to forget), etc.

1. German: Hast du Lust, mit mir ins Kino zu gehen?

English: Do you feel like going to the cinema with me? Note: Used after nouns like "Lust" (desire/inclination) or "Gelegenheit" (opportunity).

1. German: Es ist schwer, diese komplexe Aufgabe zu verstehen.

English: It is difficult to understand this complex task. Note: Used after impersonal expressions with "es ist" + adjective, describing the difficulty or ease of an action.

1. German: Ich habe keine Zeit, heute Abend zu kochen.

English: I don't have time to cook this evening. Note: Used after expressions indicating a lack of time or opportunity.

1. German: Er versucht, gesünder zu leben.

English: He tries to live healthier. Note: Used after verbs like "versuchen" (to try) when the subject of both verbs is the same.

1. German: Ist es möglich, hier zu parken?

English: Is it possible to park here? Note: Used after impersonal expressions with "es ist" + adjective, asking about possibility.

1. German: Wir haben noch viel zu tun.

English: We still have a lot to do. Note: Used with "haben + zu" to express necessity or something that needs to be done.

1. German: Sie ging, ohne sich zu verabschieden.

English: She left without saying goodbye. Note: Used after "ohne" (without) to describe an action that did not happen.

1. German: Ich lerne Deutsch, um in Deutschland zu arbeiten.

English: I am learning German in order to work in Germany. Note: Used with "um...zu" to express the purpose or reason for an action.

1. German: Statt zu Hause zu bleiben, sind wir spazieren gegangen.

English: Instead of staying at home, we went for a walk. Note: Used after "statt" (instead of) to describe an alternative action.

1. German: Ich habe vergessen, die Blumen zu gießen.

English: I forgot to water the flowers. Note: Used after verbs like "vergessen" (to forget) when referring to an action that was supposed to happen.

1. German: Es ist schön, dich wieder zu sehen.

English: It's nice to see you again. Note: Used after impersonal expressions with "es ist" + adjective, expressing a feeling or observation.

1. German: Was gibt es heute Abend zu essen?

English: What is there to eat tonight? Note: Used with "es gibt + zu" to ask about what is available or needs to be done.

1. German: Er hat die Absicht, ein neues Auto zu kaufen.

English: He intends to buy a new car. Note: Used after nouns like "Absicht" (intention) or "Möglichkeit" (possibility).