German A1 · Grammar cheat code
W-word → verb at 2. No W-word → verb at 1.
| W-word | English |
|---|---|
| Wer | who |
| Was | what |
| Wann | when |
| Wie | how |
| Warum | why |
| Wo | where |
| Wohin | where to |
| Woher | where from |
[object Object]
Where are you going?
[object Object]
Do you live in Berlin?
The W-word takes position 1; the verb follows at position 2.
| Type | Structure |
|---|---|
| W-question | W + verb + subject |
| Yes/no | verb + subject + … |
[object Object]
What's your name? (W-question)
[object Object]
Is your name Thomas? (yes/no)
Questions
- What is the rule for Question Formation?
- W-word → verb at 2. No W-word → verb at 1.
- How do I use Question Formation?
- In a statement, something fills position 1 before the verb. In a yes/no question, the verb itself takes position 1.
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