Question in German

Question words in German help you ask for information.

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Glossary · German

01
Was?[vas]
What?
02
Wann?[van]
When?
03
Wo?[vo]
Where?
04
Wer?[vehr]
Who?
05
Warum?[va-rum]
Why?
06
Wie?[vee]
How?
07
Wie viel?[vee feel]
How much? (price)
08
Wie viele?[vee vee-le]
How many? (countable)
09
Wie viel?[vee feel]
How much? (amount)

Question in German — vocabulary chart for English speakers

Example sentences

Was machst du heute?
What are you doing today?
Wann beginnt der Film?
When does the movie start?
Wo ist das Restaurant?
Where is the restaurant?
Wer kommt zur Party?
Who is coming to the party?
Warum lernst du Deutsch?
Why are you learning German?
Wie viel kostet das Buch?
How much does the book cost?