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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.

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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