Direct vs. Indirect Questions

Common questions about Direct vs. Indirect Questions in German grammar, each answered in depth with examples. Part of Common Confusions & Tricky Spots.

• How do I form indirect questions? * A: Indirect questions are subordinate clauses. They use the same word order as other subordinate clauses (verb at the end). W-questions: Introduced by the W-word. Yes/No questions: Introduced by ob (whether/if). * Example: Direct: Wann kommt e…

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