Verb + to-Infinitiv

Auf viele Verben folgt to + Grundform (der to-Infinitiv):

• want, need, decide, hope, plan, promise
• offer, learn, refuse, afford, manage

We decided to stay at home. They can't afford to buy a house.

Bei ask, tell und want steht die Person zwischen Verb und to: She asked him to wait. Her parents want her to study medicine. (nicht want that she studies)

Nach let und make + Person wird der bloße Infinitiv verwendet, ohne to: My parents let me stay out late. The dentist made me wait. That joke makes me laugh.

Häufige Wendungen: Let me help you. Please let me know.