A comprehensive overview of German sentence structure, covering basic word order, types of sentences, and key rules for building correct sentences.
German sentence structure is the system that governs how words and phrases are arranged to form complete sentences. It includes rules for word order, the placement of subjects, verbs, and objects, as well as how to construct questions, negations, and complex sentences. Understanding sentence structure is essential for clear and accurate communication in German.
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Table of Contents
- Declarative Sentences
Declarative sentences in German (Aussagesätze) explain how statements are formed with standard word order and end with a period.
- Interrogative Sentences (ja/nein, question words, inversion)
A comprehensive overview of how to form and understand German questions, including yes/no questions, question word questions, and subject-verb inversion.
- Exclamatory Sentences
Exclamatory sentences in German express strong emotions or reactions using special sentence structures and punctuation.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
