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What is the German word for 'who'?
wer
What is the German word for 'what'?
was
What is the German word for 'why'?
warum
What is the German word for 'when'?
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What is the German word for 'where'?
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What is the German word for 'how'?
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What is the German word for 'whom' (acc.)?
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What is the German word for 'whom' (dat.)?
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What is the German phrase for 'how come'?
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What is the German phrase for 'where from'?
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What is the German phrase for 'where to'?
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Study Notes
German Question Words
- "Who" translates to "wer" in German, used to inquire about a person.
- "What" translates to "was," commonly used for asking about things or information.
- "Why" translates to "warum," used to ask for reasons or explanations.
- "When" translates to "wann," utilized to inquire about time.
- "Where" translates to "wo," used to ask for locations.
- "How" translates to "wie," often used to ask about manners or methods.
- "Whom" in the accusative case is "wen," used to refer to a person as a direct object.
- "Whom" in the dative case translates to "wem," referring to a person as an indirect object.
- "How come" is expressed in German as "wieso," another way to ask for explanations.
- "Where from" translates to "woher," used to inquire about the origin or source.
- "Where to" is expressed as "wohin," used for asking about destinations.
- "Which" translates to "welch," often used for specific selections or choices.
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This quiz focuses on the essential question words in German. Each flashcard provides an English word alongside its German translation, helping learners memorize and understand these crucial terms. Enhance your German vocabulary with these practical flashcards.