Types of questions in German

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Wh-Questions (W-Fragen)

These questions begin with question words (W-Wörter) that ask for specific information.

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Alternative Questions (Alternativfragen)

Alternative questions offer a choice between two or more options. They are structured like yes/no questions but include “oder” (or) to present alternatives.

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Tag Questions (Bestätigungsfragen)

These questions are used to confirm information and are equivalent to English tags like “isn’t it?” or “right?”. They are formed as statements with “nicht wahr?” or “oder?” added at the end.

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Each type of question plays a role in communication, helping to clarify information, request confirmation, or offer a choice - all of which make understanding easier between speakers. Knowing how to form and when to use different types of questions is an important part of mastering the German language.