German A1 · Grammar cheat code
A1.1 · L4 · Question Formation
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 |
[object Object]
[object Object]
— Details —
V2 rule: W-word or verb must come first.
| Type | Structure |
|---|---|
| W-question | W + verb + subject |
| Yes/no | verb + subject + … |
[object Object]
[object Object]
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?
- German keeps the verb second. A W-word fills position 1 — the verb follows at 2. No W-word: the verb takes position 1.
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