German A1 Lesson
Fragewörter & W-Fragen
Learn how to ask fundamental open-ended questions using Wer, Was, Wo, Woher, and Wie.
To seek structured specific information, utilize German Question Words (W-Fragen).
Core Question Terms
• Wer? (Who?)
• Was? (What?)
• Wo? (Where?)
• Woher? (Where from?)
• Wie? (How?)
Example Interrogative Contexts
• Wer ist das? (Who is that?)
• Was machst du? (What are you doing?)
• Wo wohnst du? (Where do you live?)
• Woher kommst du? (Where do you come from?)
• Wie heißt du? (What is your name?)
Interactive Audio Companion: Click any word play button below to synthesize spoken pronunciation in native high-fidelity German (
de-DE).