- Question words are used to ask for specific information – depending on whether it is about people, things, or a choice, different question words are used.
- Welcher/welche/welches are adapted to the gender and number of the noun.
| Fragewort (question word) | Verwendung (use) | Beispielsatz (Example sentence) |
|---|---|---|
| Wer (Who) | Für Personen (For people) | Wer arbeitet als Ärztin? |
| Was (What) | Für Dinge, Tiere oder abstrakte Begriffe (For things, animals or abstract concepts) | Was arbeitest du? |
Welcher / Welche / Welches (Which) Plural: Welche (Plural: Which) | Für Nomen (For nouns) | Welcher Lehrer ist nett? Welche Frau ist deine Mutter? Welches Kind ist das? |
Exceptions!
- "Wer" is always used in the singular, even when it refers to multiple people: "Wer sind das?"
Exercise 1: Fragwörter: Wer, Was und Welcher/Welche/Welches
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Welches, Was, Welcher, Welche, Wer
1.
... Kind kommt aus Spanien?
(Which child comes from Spain?)
2.
... kommt aus Spanien?
(Who comes from Spain?)
3.
...Antwort ist richtig?
(Which answer is correct?)
4.
... Stadt ist deine Lieblingsstadt?
(Which city is your favourite city?)
5.
... ist dein Lehrer?
(Who is your teacher?)
6.
... arbeitet im Krankenhaus?
(Who works in the hospital?)
7.
... ist dein Plan fürs Wochenende?
(What is your plan for the weekend?)
8.
... Tag ist heute?
(What day is it today?)
Exercise 2: Translate and use in a sentence
Instruction: Pick a word, translated and use the word in a sentence or dialogue.
1
Welches
Which
2
Wer
Who
3
Was
What
4
Welche
Which