Language
German
Level
A0
Unit
Einfache Verneinungen und Fragen
Practice types
0

What this grammar point covers

Short answers in German often use 'ja' or 'nein' and may repeat the verb or pronoun.

When to use it

Use short answers to respond naturally without repeating full sentences.

Key forms

Examples

Ist er dein Freund? Ja, ist er.

English: Is he your friend? Yes, he is.

Magst du Kaffee? Nein, mag ich nicht.

English: Do you like coffee? No, I do not.

Sind sie zu Hause? Ja, sind sie.

English: Are they at home? Yes, they are.

Lernt sie hier? Nein, lernt sie nicht.

English: Does she study here? No, she does not.

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