What is the Subjunctive Mood?

The subjunctive mood (Konjunktiv) is used in German to express hypothetical or unreal situations, polite requests, and indirect speech.

Types of Subjunctive

• Konjunktiv I: Used for indirect speech.
• Konjunktiv II: Used for hypothetical situations, wishes, and polite expressions.

Examples

• Ich wünschte, ich hätte mehr Zeit. (I wish I had more time.)
• Er sagte, er käme später. (He said he would come later.)

Conclusion

The subjunctive mood adds depth and nuance to your German. Practice forming sentences in both Konjunktiv I and II for fluency.