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The Field Model of German Sentence Structure

The “Field Model” (Feldermodell) or “topological model” is a widely used method in Germanic linguistics to describe German sentence structure. It divides sentences into “fields” and establishes rules for how these fields are occupied depending on sentence type (declarative, interrogative, etc.). This descriptive framework allows various sentences to be organized according to their appearance, though … Read more