German Question Words Flashcards

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.