German grammar: Aussagesätze

What this grammar point covers

An 'Aussagesatz' in German is a statement sentence. It is used to share information, facts, or opinions.

When to use it

Use an Aussagesatz when you want to give information, describe something, or state a fact in German.

Key forms

• Subject comes first: Ich
• Verb is in second position: gehe
• Rest of the sentence: heute ins Kino
• Example: Ich gehe heute ins Kino.

Examples

Tips

• Always put the verb in the second position in the sentence.
• The subject usually comes first, but sometimes another element (like time) can be first—then the verb is still second.
• Don't forget to end the sentence with a period (.).

Exceptions and edge cases

• If you start the sentence with something other than the subject (like time or place), the verb must still be in the second position, and the subject comes after the verb.