Wo arbeitest du?
English: Where do you work?
- Language
- German
- Level
- B1
- Unit
- Satzstruktur und Wortstellung
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
In German, there are two main types of questions: W-questions (using question words like 'wo', 'was', 'wer', etc.) and yes/no questions (which can be answered with 'ja' or 'nein'). These are called 'Fragesätze'.
When to use it
Use W-questions in German when you want specific information (like place, time, reason). Use yes/no questions when you want a simple confirmation or denial.
Key forms
- W-questions: Question word + verb + subject (e.g., Wo wohnst du?)
- Yes/No questions: Verb + subject + rest (e.g., Kommst du mit?)
Examples
Was machst du heute?
English: What are you doing today?
Kommst du morgen?
English: Are you coming tomorrow?
Hast du Hunger?
English: Are you hungry?
Warum lernst du Deutsch?
English: Why are you learning German?
Tips
- In yes/no questions, always put the verb first.
- In W-questions, the question word always comes at the beginning.
- Do not use 'do/does' as in English questions; just invert the verb and subject.
Exceptions and edge cases
- Sometimes, the subject can be omitted if it is clear from context.
- Some question words can be combined (e.g., 'Wohin', 'Worüber').