Hallo Leute! 👋
We received a few questions asking about the difference between wer, wen, and wem when forming questions in German.
This blog will help you understand how to use each word correctly. 📚📝
Explanation:
Using wer for the Subject:
Wer is equivalent to who in English. It’s used when we ask about the subject of the sentence.
For example, to ask Who is coming to the party? in German, we say: Wer kommt zur Party?
Both who and wer ask about the subject. 🎓
Using wem for the Indirect Object:
Wem is equivalent to to whom or for whom in English. It’s used when we ask about the indirect object of the sentence.
For example, to ask To whom are you giving the gift? in German, we say: Wem gibst du das Geschenk?
Both to whom and wem ask about the indirect object. 👥
Summary:
To distinguish between wer, wen, and wem:
- Use wer for the subject. 👤
- Use wen for the direct object. 🎯
- Use wem for the indirect object. 📬
Extra Examples:
Here are some extra examples to help you practice:
- Wer ist das? (Who is that?) 🧍
- Wen rufst du an? (Whom are you calling?) 📞
- Wem schreibst du einen Brief? (To whom are you writing a letter?) ✉️
To reinforce what you’ve just read, check out our engaging video below! 🎥👇
