German word order is more flexible than English in some ways, but has strict rules too — especially the famous 'verb second' rule and the positioning of verbs at the end of subordinate clauses.
📐 The Verb-Second (V2) Rule
| German | English | Notes / Example |
|---|---|---|
| Ich lerne Deutsch. | I learn German. | Subject – Verb – Object |
| Heute lerne ich Deutsch. | Today I learn German. | Time – Verb – Subject – Object |
| Deutsch lerne ich heute. | German I learn today. | Object – Verb – Subject – Time |
🔤 Subordinate Clause Word Order
| German | English | Notes / Example |
|---|---|---|
| Ich weiß, dass er kommt. | I know that he is coming. | Verb goes to end |
| Ich lerne Deutsch, weil es Spaß macht. | I learn German because it's fun. | weil = because → verb last |
| Er sagt, dass er müde ist. | He says that he is tired. | dass → verb last |
| Wenn ich Zeit habe, gehe ich spazieren. | When I have time, I go for a walk. | wenn → verb last |
✏️ Übungen (Practice Exercises)
Exercise 1: Try using 3 words from the table above in a sentence! Write them down.
Exercise 2: Cover the English column and test yourself — do you know all the words?
Exercise 3: Take the quiz below to test your knowledge with interactive questions!
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