Emotions in German Grammar: The Subjunctive in Everyday Life

Many German learners are afraid of grammar, especially the subjunctive. It sounds complicated and knowing when to use Subjunctive I or Subjunctive II can be challenging for non-native speakers. However, the subjunctive allows us to express wishes, politeness, and doubts. It not only shows what someone is thinking but also how they are feeling. In a sense, the subjunctive is the ‘Grammar of Emotions’. Our blog gives a brief overview of the feeling behind each subjunctive.