Word order in the main clause
The German main clause uses the V2-Stellung: the conjugated verb is always in second position.
Formula: Subject + Verb (2nd position) + Object
W-Fragen (W-questions)
Questions starting with a W-word (Wer, Wo, Warum…) also follow V2 — but the W-word takes position 1.
Examples
- Ich lerne Deutsch. — I learn German.
- Ich spiele Videospiele. — I play videogames.
- Videospiele sind cool. — Videogames are cool.
- Wer ist Lena? — Who is Lena?
- Warum bist du so müde? — Why are you so tired?
- Wo ist mein Ladekabel? — Where is my charger?