The idea
When a subordinate clause such as “Wenn du möchtest” comes first, it fills position one, so the main clause starts with the verb: kann ich. Begleiten takes the accusative: dich begleiten. “Das entscheidest du selbst” puts das first for emphasis. Sich melden means to get in touch; einfach (simply) makes the invitation light. “Ohne Druck” uses ohne without an article.
Other ways to say it
“Sag Bescheid, falls du Unterstützung brauchst.” – Casual and open; falls means in case.
“Ich bin da, wenn du jemanden zum Reden brauchst.” – Warm offer of emotional support among close friends.
Examples
- Wenn du möchtest, kann ich dich begleiten.If you like, I can accompany you.
- Danke, ich möchte erst allein hingehen.Thanks; I would like to go alone first.
- Natürlich, das entscheidest du selbst.Of course; that is your decision.
- Vielleicht frage ich dich später noch einmal.Perhaps I will ask you again later.
- Melde dich einfach, wenn es dir hilft.Just get in touch if it would help you.
- Danke für das Angebot ohne Druck.Thank you for the offer without pressure.
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Watch out
“Wenn du möchtest, ich kann dich begleiten.” → “Wenn du möchtest, kann ich dich begleiten.”: The whole wenn-clause counts as the first position of the sentence, so the verb kann comes directly after the comma, before the subject ich.
Try it yourself
Translate into German: If you like, I can accompany you.
Show answer or example answer
Wenn du möchtest, kann ich dich begleiten.
The wenn-clause ends with “möchtest”; then the main clause begins with “kann”, and “dich” is the accusative object of begleiten.
Put the words in order: das / du / entscheidest / Natürlich / selbst
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Natürlich, das entscheidest du selbst.
“Natürlich” agrees at once; “das” refers to the decision and stands first, so “entscheidest” comes before “du”.
Write this sentence in German: Thank you for the offer without pressure.
Show answer or example answer
Danke für das Angebot ohne Druck.
“Danke für” plus accusative “das Angebot”; “ohne Druck” describes the kind of offer and needs no article.
Practice round
Answer three questions, then rebuild three German sentences. We keep your score.
Translate into German: If you like, I can accompany you.
Wenn du möchtest, kann ich dich begleiten.
Put the words in order: das / du / entscheidest / Natürlich / selbst
Natürlich, das entscheidest du selbst.
Write this sentence in German: Thank you for the offer without pressure.
Danke für das Angebot ohne Druck.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Write a message offering a friend help with a move, an appointment or an errand, starting with a wenn-clause and leaving the choice to them.