How does Word Order in German phrases make emphasis in certain words? Please give examples.
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Usually, German tries to put the phrase at the beginning for emphasis. For example,
Ich weiss das nicht. = I do not know that.
However,
Das weiss ich nicht. = That (one/thing/matter), I do not know.
[i.e., "das" is emphasized through word order.]
Good day. / Schönen Tag.
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