W-words

Wer, was, wo, wann, warum, wie, welche/-r/-s …

W-word + verb + subject (V2 logic): Wo wohnst du?

Yes/no

Verb first without W-word: Kommst du mit?

Practical Examples

1. Kommst du aus Deutschland?

• Are you coming from Germany?
• Usage: This is a "Ja/Nein" question. The conjugated verb ("kommst") always comes first.

1. Was ist das?

• What is that?
• Usage: This is a "W-Frage". The question word "Was" (what) comes first, followed by the conjugated verb.

1. Wo wohnst du?

• Where do you live?
• Usage: Another "W-Frage". "Wo" (where) starts the sentence, then the conjugated verb.

1. Wie geht es dir?

• How are you?
• Usage: A common "W-Frage" for asking about well-being. "Wie" (how) is the question word.

1. Hast du ein Buch?

• Do you have a book?
• Usage: A "Ja/Nein" question using the verb "haben" (to have).

1. Ist das richtig?

• Is that correct?
• Usage: A "Ja/Nein" question using the verb "sein" (to be).

1. Wer ist das?

• Who is that?
• Usage: A "W-Frage" asking about a person. "Wer" (who) is the question word.

1. Wann beginnt der Kurs?

• When does the course begin?
• Usage: A "W-Frage" asking about time. "Wann" (when) is the question word.

1. Sprichst du Englisch?

• Do you speak English?
• Usage: A "Ja/Nein" question. The conjugated verb "sprichst" (speak) is in the first position.

1. Warum lernst du Deutsch?

• Why are you learning German?
• Usage: A "W-Frage" asking for a reason. "Warum" (why) is the question word.

1. Wie alt bist du?

• How old are you?
• Usage: A specific "W-Frage" structure for asking age. "Wie alt" (how old) acts as the question phrase.

1. Möchtest du Kaffee?

• Would you like coffee?
• Usage: A polite "Ja/Nein" question using the modal verb "möchten" (would like).

1. Hast du kein Geld?

• Don't you have any money?
• Usage: A "Ja/Nein" question with a negation ("kein"). The conjugated verb still comes first.

1. Ist das nicht schön?

• Isn't that beautiful?
• Usage: A "Ja/Nein" question with a negation ("nicht"). The conjugated verb "ist" is still in the first position.

1. Was machst du am Wochenende?

• What are you doing on the weekend?
• Usage: A "W-Frage" asking about an activity. "Was" (what) is the question word.