German word order

Practice German word order and the V2 rule

Learn common German sentence patterns with fast exercises and audio. Practice how German word order changes in sentences like Heute gehe ich nach Hause, Morgen arbeite ich and Gestern habe ich gelernt.

Quick rule:
German often follows the so-called V2 rule: the verb usually comes in the second position.

When a time expression comes first, the verb still stays second:

Heute gehe ich nach Hause.
Morgen arbeite ich in Berlin.
Gestern habe ich Deutsch gelernt.

Learning common sentence patterns is often easier than memorizing grammar rules.

 

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V2 rule

English German
Today I am working from home. Heute arbeite ich zu Hause.
Tomorrow I am travelling to Berlin. Morgen fahre ich nach Berlin.
Yesterday I learned German. Gestern habe ich Deutsch gelernt.
Today I am going home early. Heute gehe ich früh nach Hause.
After work I go shopping. Nach der Arbeit kaufe ich ein.
At the weekend I visit my friends. Am Wochenende besuche ich meine Freunde.
I have lived in Berlin for two years. In Berlin wohne ich seit zwei Jahren.
In summer I travel to Germany. Im Sommer reise ich nach Deutschland.
Today I am learning German. Heute lerne ich Deutsch.
Tomorrow I am meeting my teacher. Morgen treffe ich meinen Lehrer.
Today I do not have time. Heute habe ich keine Zeit.
After the meal I go for a walk. Nach dem Essen gehe ich spazieren.
In the evening I watch television. Am Abend sehe ich fern.
Today I cannot come. Heute kann ich nicht kommen.
Tomorrow I have to work. Morgen muss ich arbeiten.
Today I would like to speak German. Heute möchte ich Deutsch sprechen.

Question word order

English German
Why are you learning German? Warum lernst du Deutsch?
When does the bus arrive? Wann kommt der Bus?
Where do you live? Wo wohnst du?
What is your name? Wie heißt du?
German word order and the V2 rule
English – German
V2 rule
Today I am working from home. Heute arbeite ich zu Hause.
Tomorrow I am travelling to Berlin. Morgen fahre ich nach Berlin.
Yesterday I learned German. Gestern habe ich Deutsch gelernt.
Today I am going home early. Heute gehe ich früh nach Hause.
After work I go shopping. Nach der Arbeit kaufe ich ein.
At the weekend I visit my friends. Am Wochenende besuche ich meine Freunde.
I have lived in Berlin for two years. In Berlin wohne ich seit zwei Jahren.
In summer I travel to Germany. Im Sommer reise ich nach Deutschland.
Today I am learning German. Heute lerne ich Deutsch.
Tomorrow I am meeting my teacher. Morgen treffe ich meinen Lehrer.
Today I do not have time. Heute habe ich keine Zeit.
After the meal I go for a walk. Nach dem Essen gehe ich spazieren.
In the evening I watch television. Am Abend sehe ich fern.
Today I cannot come. Heute kann ich nicht kommen.
Tomorrow I have to work. Morgen muss ich arbeiten.
Today I would like to speak German. Heute möchte ich Deutsch sprechen.
Question word order
Why are you learning German? Warum lernst du Deutsch?
When does the bus arrive? Wann kommt der Bus?
Where do you live? Wo wohnst du?
What is your name? Wie heißt du?
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