German Grammar Made Simple — Warum Wortstellung so wichtig ist

Many learners say, “German grammar is hard.”In reality, German grammar is logical, especially sentence structure — Wortstellung.

Once you understand word order, German becomes predictable.

Basic German Sentence Structure

Standard structure:Subject + Verb + Object

Example:

• „Ich lerne Deutsch.“ (I am learning German)

The verb usually stays in the second position — this rule is crucial.

What Changes the Word Order?

Time expressions, adverbs, and questions.

Example with time first:

• „Heute lerne ich Deutsch.“(Today, I am learning German)

Notice: the verb (lerne) is still second.

Common Mistakes Learners Make

Incorrect:

• ❌ Heute ich lerne Deutsch

Correct:

• ✅ Heute lerne ich Deutsch

Understanding this rule reduces errors across all levels.

Tip to Master Word Order

Practice with patterns, not memorization.Say sentences aloud.German rewards consistency.

Conclusion

German grammar is not about complexity — it’s about structure.Once you respect word order, everything starts to click.