Subordinate clauses are always dependent on other clauses. According to their form, they may or may not be introduced by a conjunction. In addition, subordinate clauses may contain a finite or a non-finite (like an infinitive or a participle) verb form.
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without a conjunction
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finite verb form
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non-finite verb form
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finite verb form
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non-finite verb form
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| Ich gehe heute nicht zur Arbeit, weil ich Fieber habe. | with a conjunction and a finite verb form | |
| Ich spare Geld, um ein neues Auto zu kaufen. | with a conjunction and an non-finite verb form | |
| Es ist besser, du fährst mit dem Bus zu mir. | without a conjunction and a finite verb form | |
| Ich habe vor, in Deutschland zu studieren. | without a conjunction and a non-finite verb form (infinitive) | |
| In Berlin angekommen, fuhren sie zum Hotel. | without a conjunction and a non-finite verb form (participle) |