In German, the verb is placed after the subject, which means it is usually the second word of the sentence.
This rule also applies to sentences that use the present perfect.
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"In German, the verb is placed after the subject,"=「ドイツ語では、動詞は主語の後にくる」
"which means it is usually the second word of the sentence."=「ということは、大抵、文章では二番目の単語ということになる。」
"This rule also applies to sentences that use the present perfect."=「この規則は現在完了を使う文章にも当てはまる。」
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