The Question Words in German
Die Fragewörter im Deutschen sind wichtig, um Informationen zu erfragen. Sie helfen dir, gezielte Fragen zu stellen. Eine gute Möglichkeit, sie zu merken, ist, sie in Sätzen zu verwenden.
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| English | German | Pronunciation | Hear |
|---|---|---|---|
| what | was | vahs | |
| who | wer | vair | |
| where | wo | voh | |
| when | wann | vahn | |
| why | warum | vah-room | |
| how | wie | vee | |
| which | welcher | vel-kher | |
| how much | wie viel | vee feel |
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say the question words in German?
In German, the question words are: was, wer, wo, wann, warum, wie, welcher, wie viel. Tap the audio on each row to hear it.
What is the best way to memorize the question words in German?
Say them out loud in order every day, then practice using them in real sentences. Speaking them beats silently reading a list.