German word order (the verb-second rule)
The golden rule of German sentences: the conjugated verb is always in position two — even when something else starts the sentence.
Basic order
Subject – verb – rest.
Ich lerne DeutschI learn German
Verb stays second
Start with time → verb still comes next.
Heute lerne ich DeutschToday I learn German
Questions
Yes/no questions start with the verb.
Lernst du Deutsch?Do you learn German?
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- German word order (the verb-second rule)?
- The golden rule of German sentences: the conjugated verb is always in position two — even when something else starts the sentence.
- How do you say "I learn German" in German?
- "I learn German" is "Ich lerne Deutsch" in German.
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