German Sentence Structure: Build Correct Sentences
Understanding German sentence structure turns vocabulary into real communication. German word order follows clear rules – once you know where the verb goes, building correct sentences becomes much easier.
In this sentence builder you get an English sentence (with a বাংলা translation) and a set of German word tiles. Tap the tiles in the right order, then check your answer and listen to the correct sentence. There are 42 sentences in 8 types, from simple statements to subordinate clauses.
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The Most Important Rules of German Word Order
| Sentence type | Rule | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Statement | Conjugated verb in position 2 | Ich lerne jeden Tag Deutsch. |
| Inversion | Something else first → verb stays 2nd, subject moves after it | Jeden Tag lerne ich Deutsch. |
| W-question | Question word – verb – subject | Wo wohnst du? |
| Yes/no question | Verb first | Hast du heute Zeit? |
| Modal verb | Modal in position 2, infinitive at the end | Ich möchte einen Termin machen. |
| Separable verb | Prefix goes to the end | Ich stehe um sieben Uhr auf. |
| Perfekt | haben/sein in position 2, participle at the end | Ich habe Deutsch gelernt. |
| Subordinate clause | After weil, dass, wenn: verb at the end | …, weil ich in Deutschland studieren möchte. |
Time – Manner – Place (TeKaMoLo)
When a sentence contains several pieces of information, the usual order is time → reason → manner → place: Ich fahre jeden Morgen mit dem Bus zur Uni. You do not need to remember the name – just remember “when, how, where”.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the verb at the end in some German sentences?
In subordinate clauses (after weil, dass, wenn, ob, als and question words in indirect questions) the conjugated verb moves to the end. In main clauses it stays in position 2.
Does a comma change the word order?
No, but German uses commas before subordinate clauses: Ich glaube, dass der Bus heute nicht kommt.
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