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Learn how to form correct German sentences by mastering word order rules: verb position, subject placement, time-before-place rule, and keeping word units together. Includes clear examples and tips for accuracy.

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Wed Oct 29 2025

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Satz (Sentences)

💡 The golden rule of German is that

  1. The verb in its conjugated form comes in the second position.
  2. The subject must be with the verb, either before or after it, depending on the sentence structure.
  3. When both time and place appear in a sentence, time usually comes before place.

German is a flexible language, so there can be exceptions, but these rules are a good foundation.

    Heute (time) liest er (verb + subject) ein Buch (object).
    --> Today he reads a book.
    
    Morgen (time) fährt sie (verb + subject) nach Berlin (place).
    --> Tomorrow she goes to Berlin.
    
    Am Abend (time) essen wir (verb + subject) im Restaurant (place).
    --> In the evening we eat at the restaurant.
    
    Letzten Freitag (time) hat er (verb + subject) im Büro gearbeitet (place + action).
    --> Last Friday he worked in the office.

Order Example (German) English
Time – Verb – Subject – Place – Object Am Montag geht er in die Schule. On Monday he goes to school.
Time – Verb – Subject – Object – Place Heute liest sie ein Buch im Park. Today she reads a book in the park.
Time – Subject – Verb – Place – Object Morgen wir fahren nach Berlin. (less common, flexible) Tomorrow we go to Berlin.
Subject – Verb – Time – Place – Object Er arbeitet heute im Büro. He works today in the office.

✅ How to check if your German sentence is correct

  1. Verb in 2nd position (and conjugated)
  2. Subject stays near the verb (before or after it)
  3. Time before place: If both time and place are in the sentence, did I put time before place?
  4. Keep word groups together (der Mann, meine Mutter, etc.)
  5. (Advanced) Verb first in yes/no questions: In yes/no questions, the verb comes first. → Geht er heute in die Schule?
  6. (Advanced) Verb last in subordinate clauses: In subordinate clauses, the verb goes to the end. → …, weil er heute in die Schule geht.
    Ich arbeite heute nicht mehr.
    Ich arbeite nicht mehr heute.
    Nicht mehr arbeite ich heute.
    Heute arbeite ich nicht mehr.
   
    Wir fangen mit der Arbeit sofort an
    Wir fangen sofort mit der Arbeit an
    Mit der Arbeit fangen wir sofort an
    Sofort fangen wir mit der Arbeit an
   
    Wir spielen jetzt temps.
    Wir spielen Tennis jetzt.
    Jetzt spielen wir Tennis.
    Tennis spielen wir jetzt.
    
    Sie müssen die Telefonrechnung morgen bezahlen.
    Sie müssen morgen die Telefonrechnung bezahlen,
    Morgen müssen Sie die Telefonrechnung bezahlen.
    Die Telefonrechnung müssen Sie morgen bezahlen.

Sentences Type

1. Aussagesatz (Statement Sentence)

Used to give information or make a statement.

a) ✅ Positiv (Positive)

→ Ich lerne Deutsch. — I learn German.

b) 🚫 Negativ (Negative)

→ Ich lerne kein Französisch. — I don’t learn French.

c) 📢 Imperativ (Imperative)

It is used to order/ command/ request/ suggest/ advise. → Lerne Deutsch! — Learn German!

💡 Note:

  • In an Aussagesatz, the verb is in 2nd position (except for imperatives, where it comes first).

2. Fragesatz (Question Sentence)

Used to ask a question. There are two main types:

a) ❓W-Frage (Question word)

Starts with a question word like wo, was, wann, wie, warum, wer

wer – who was - what wo – where warum - why wen – whom (Akk) wie – how* wem – whom(Dat) wann - when woher – where from wessen - whose wohin – where (to) welche_ - which wie viel – how much was für ein_ – what type of wie viele – how many

Wann kommst du? — When are you coming? Wo wohnst du? — Where do you live?

b) 🤔 Satzfrage (Yes/No question)

Starts directly with the verb.

Kommst du morgen? — Are you coming tomorrow? Hast du Hunger? — Are you hungry?

💡 Tip:

  • W-Frage = question word + verb + subject
  • Satzfrage = verb + subject
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