W-fragen Flashcards
What is the German word for ‘what’?
Was
What is the German word for ‘who’?
Wer
What is the German word for ‘where’?
Wo
What is the German word for ‘when’?
Wann
What is the German word for ‘why’?
Warum
What is the German word for ‘how’?
Wie
What is the German word for ‘which’?
Welcher
True or False: ‘Was’ can be used to ask about people.
False
Fill in the blank: ‘_______ ist dein Name?’ translates to ‘What is your name?’
Was
Fill in the blank: ‘_______ kommt zu der Party?’ translates to ‘Who is coming to the party?’
Wer
What does ‘Woher’ mean in English?
From where
Which question word would you use to ask about a reason?
Warum
What is the correct question word for ‘how many’ in German?
Wie viele
What is the German equivalent of ‘which book’?
Welches Buch
True or False: ‘Wann’ is used to ask about time.
True
What type of questions do W-questions in German typically ask?
Information questions
What is the structure of a typical W-question in German?
W-word + verb + subject + object
Give an example of a W-question using ‘Wie’.
‘Wie geht es dir?’ (How are you?)
What is the German word for ‘whose’?
Wessen
What is the purpose of W-questions?
To gather specific information
How do you ask ‘where are you going?’ in German?
‘Wohin gehst du?’
What would you ask to know about someone’s origin in German?
‘Woher kommst du?’ (Where do you come from?)
What is the German question word for ‘how often’?
Wie oft
Fill in the blank: ‘_______ ist das?’ translates to ‘What is that?’
Was
