German Grammar

Coordinating conjunctions join main clauses (or like constituents). Two position types:

Position-0 conjunctions

Do not occupy the Vorfeld. The following clause keeps normal V2.

Typical: und, oder, aber, denn, sondern, …

Position-1 conjunctions

Occupy the first slot; finite verb still in second position overall.

Typical: deshalb, trotzdem, dann, … (adverbial connectors that behave like Vorfeld fillers)