German Word Order & Sentence Structure

German word order can feel confusing at first, especially with verbs jumping to the end and different rules depending on sentence type. This page breaks down the key principles of German sentence structure, so you know where each piece belongs. Whether you're building simple statements or asking questions, these lessons will help you gain confidence and clarity.

🧱 The Basics of Word Order

• German Word Order Basics
• Word Order with Direct & Indirect Objects

❓ Asking Questions

• Question Word Order & Question Words
• Wer, Wen, Wem, Wessen
• Was, Was für, Welcher
• Wie, wie viel, wie viele
• Why Why Why: All the Warum Words
• Wo, Wohin, Woher

🧠 Related Grammar Structures

• Coordinating Conjunctions
• Subordinating Conjunctions
• Adverbial Conjunctions
• Two-Part Conjunctions

📏 Time and Position

• German Word Order with Time
• Telling Time in German

📘 Build Sentences with Confidence

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