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Da- and wo- compounds

Da- and wo- compounds are pronouns that are connected with a preposition. We find their English equivalents in older English texts and in legal and official documents. English examples are thereby, thereafter, whereby, whereabouts. Many German prepositions can form such a compound. Examples:

When two vowels meet, an r is inserted. Examples: worin (wherein)

werde + infinitive

Da- and wo- compounds with dependent clauses

Da- and Wo- compounds can stand with extended infinitives, dependent clauses, and indirect questions. Example sentences: