German question words usually start with “W”. They are essential for asking about people, places, times, and reasons.
| German | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Wer? | vair? | Who? |
| Was? | vahs? | What? |
| Wo? | voh? | Where? |
| Wohin? | vo-HIN? | Where to? |
| Woher? | vo-HAIR? | Where from? |
| Wann? | van? | When? |
| Warum? | va-ROOM? | Why? |
| Wie? | vee? | How? |
| Wie viel? | vee feel? | How much? |
| Wie viele? | vee FEE-leh? | How many? |
Wer ist das? → Who is that?
Was machst du? → What are you doing?
Wo wohnst du? → Where do you live?
Wann kommst du? → When are you coming?
Warum lernst du Deutsch? → Why are you learning German?
Wie heißt du? → What is your name?
Wie viele Äpfel hast du? → How many apples do you have?