Yes-no and wh-questions
German yes-no questions usually place the verb first, while question-word questions keep the verb right after the question word.
Examples
Are you coming tomorrow?
Where do you live now?
Does she have time today?
Pattern
verb + subject / question word + verb + subject
How it works
German yes-no questions usually place the verb first, while question-word questions keep the verb right after the question word. This pattern typically appears as verb + subject / question word + verb + subject and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.
What to notice
- The conjugated verb moves early in both question types.
- Question words like wo, wann, and warum open the sentence clearly.
Why it matters
German becomes much less scary once the sentence skeleton is visible.
Use in context
Question order is a strong beginner topic because it appears in every real conversation.