A2 Pronouns 9 min read Easy

Asking 'Who?' (wer, wen, wem, wessen)

Master 'wer' by matching its ending to the grammatical role (case) of the person you're asking about.
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Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Use 'wer' for subjects, 'wen' for direct objects, 'wem' for indirect objects, and 'wessen' for possession.

  • Wer (Nominative): Who is doing the action? 'Wer kommt?'
  • Wen (Accusative): Who is receiving the action? 'Wen siehst du?'
  • Wem (Dative): To whom is something given? 'Wem hilfst du?'
Wer (Subj) / Wen (Acc) / Wem (Dat) + Verb + ...?

Overview

The interrogative pronoun wer is fundamental for asking about persons in German. Unlike English, where 'who' often suffices across grammatical roles, German demands precision. The form of wer changes based on the grammatical case (Nominative, Accusative, Dative, Genitive) that the person being asked about occupies within the sentence.

This declension reflects the core principle of German grammar, where nouns and pronouns are inflected to indicate their function.

At the A2 level, understanding this declension is crucial for forming correct questions and comprehending responses. Think of wer as the human-specific counterpart to was (what), which is used for objects or concepts. While was remains constant, wer adapts, much like the definite article der (the) changes to den, dem, or des depending on its case.

This parallel is highly beneficial: the declension pattern of wer closely mirrors that of the masculine singular definite article.

This grammatical structure ensures that the grammatical role of the unknown person is unambiguous. For instance, asking Wer hat das Buch? (Who has the book?) clearly identifies the person as the subject performing the action, whereas Wen siehst du? (Whom do you see?) unequivocally marks the person as the direct object. Mastering these distinctions is a cornerstone of accurate German communication.

How This Grammar Works

To correctly employ wer, you must first ascertain the grammatical role of the person you are inquiring about. This requires a brief internal analysis of the sentence's structure and the verb's requirements. The four cases dictate which form of wer is appropriate:
1. Nominative: wer
The Nominative case identifies the subject of the sentence – the person actively performing the verb's action. If the unknown person is the one doing, being, or existing, you use wer.
  • Wer kommt heute Abend? (Who is coming tonight? – Wer is the subject of kommt.)
  • Wer hat den(m) Kuchen gebacken? (Who baked the cake? – Wer is the subject of hat gebacken.)
  • Wer ist der Lehrer? (Who is the teacher? – Wer is the subject complement, referring to the subject.)
2. Accusative: wen
The Accusative case is used for the direct object of a transitive verb – the person who directly receives the action of the verb. Many common verbs in German take an accusative object. Additionally, wen is used after certain accusative prepositions such as durch, für, gegen, ohne, um.
  • Wen suchst du? (Whom/Who are you looking for? – Wen is the direct object of suchst.)
  • Für wen ist das Geschenk? (For whom is the gift? – Wen is the object of the preposition für.)
  • Wen hat die Polizei verhaftet? (Whom did the police arrest? – Wen is the direct object of hat verhaftet.)
3. Dative: wem
The Dative case typically indicates the indirect object – the person to whom or for whom an action is performed. This form is also mandatory after all dative verbs (e.g., helfen (to help), geben (to give), gehören (to belong to), antworten (to answer)) and dative prepositions (e.g., aus, außer, bei, mit, nach, seit, von, zu).
  • Wem gibst du die Blumen? (To whom are you giving the flowers? – Wem is the indirect object of gibst.)
  • Mit wem sprichst du? (With whom are you speaking? – Wem is the object of the preposition mit.)
  • Wem gehört das Buch? (To whom does the book belong? – Wem is the object of the dative verb gehört.)
4. Genitive: wessen
The Genitive case signifies possession or belonging. It is equivalent to 'whose' in English and is used to ask about the owner of something. Unlike the other forms, wessen directly precedes the noun it refers to.
  • Wessen der Laptop ist das? (Whose laptop is that? – Wessen indicates possession of der Laptop.)
  • Wessen Idee war das? (Whose idea was that? – Wessen indicates possession of die Idee.)
  • Wessen Fahrrad steht hier? (Whose bicycle is standing here? – Wessen indicates possession of das Fahrrad.)
Understanding these four roles is paramount. German grammar is highly sensitive to case, and using the incorrect form of wer can obscure the intended meaning, even if a native speaker might still infer your intent.

Formation Pattern

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The declension of wer is highly regular and mirrors the masculine singular definite article in Nominative, Accusative, and Dative, making it easier to learn if you are already familiar with article declension. The Genitive form, wessen, is unique but consistently applied.
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Here is the complete declension table for wer:
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| Case | Form | Corresponding Masculine Article | Grammatical Role |
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| :---------- | :------- | :------------------------------ | :-------------------------------------------------------- |
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| Nominative | wer | der | Subject of the sentence (who is doing the action?) |
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| Accusative | wen | den | Direct object (who/whom is receiving the action?) |
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| Dative | wem | dem | Indirect object (to whom/for whom is the action?) or object of dative preposition/verb |
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| Genitive | wessen | des | Possession (whose?) |
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Key Observations and Rules for Formation:
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Singular Nature: Wer is always grammatically singular, even when the answer might be plural (e.g., Wer kommt? - The children are coming). You do not need plural forms for wer.
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Word Order: In direct questions, wer (or wen, wem, wessen) always occupies Position 1 in the sentence. The conjugated verb immediately follows in Position 2.
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Wer fährt das Auto? (Who drives the car?)
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Wen liebst du? (Whom do you love?)
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Wem hilft er? (Whom does he help?)
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Wessen das Buch liest du? (Whose book are you reading?)
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Genitive Placement: When using wessen, the noun describing the possessed item always follows wessen directly, similar to English 'whose + noun'. Wessen cannot stand alone in this construction.
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By consistently applying this pattern, especially the mirroring of the masculine article for the first three cases, learners can quickly internalize the correct forms and their usage context. This systematic approach reduces ambiguity and reinforces the foundational principles of German case grammar.

When To Use It

Correctly using wer, wen, wem, and wessen is essential for precise communication and is applicable across a vast array of everyday scenarios. It allows you to inquire specifically about the role a person plays in an action or relationship, moving beyond vague questions to grammatically accurate ones.
Inquiring about the Subject (Nominative wer):
Use wer when you need to know who is performing an action or is the topic of the sentence. This is arguably the most frequent use case.
  • Identity: Wer ist der neue Kollege? (Who is the new colleague?)
  • Action: Wer hat die Tür geöffnet? (Who opened the door?)
  • Responsibility: Wer ist für das Projekt verantwortlich? (Who is responsible for the project?)
Inquiring about the Direct Object (Accusative wen):
Employ wen when the person is directly affected by the verb, or after an accusative preposition. This form is critical for transitive verbs.
  • Observation: Wen hast du im Supermarkt getroffen? (Whom did you meet in the supermarket?)
  • Selection: Wen möchten Sie einladen? (Whom would you like to invite?)
  • Purpose: Für wen ist diese(f) Nachricht? (For whom is this message?)
Inquiring about the Indirect Object or Dative Context (Dative wem):
Choose wem when the person is the recipient of an action, or when the verb or preposition demands the dative case. This usage clarifies the beneficiary or target of an action.
  • Recipient: Wem hast du den(m) Brief geschrieben? (To whom did you write the letter?)
  • Assistance: Wem kannst du helfen? (Whom can you help? – helfen takes Dative)
  • Association: Mit wem gehst du ins Kino? (With whom are you going to the cinema? – mit takes Dative)
Inquiring about Possession (Genitive wessen):
Utilize wessen to determine ownership of an item. This directly substitutes for 'whose' in English, always preceding the noun it modifies.
  • Ownership: Wessen der Schlüssel ist das? (Whose key is that?)
  • Source: Wessen Idee war das eigentlich? (Whose idea was that, actually?)
  • Property: Wessen Handy klingelt? (Whose phone is ringing?)
These forms are not merely academic; they are integral to constructing clear, unambiguous questions in German. Proficiency in their application demonstrates a solid grasp of German case grammar and facilitates effective communication in diverse social and professional settings.

Common Mistakes

Learners, particularly those with English as a first language, frequently encounter specific challenges when using wer, wen, wem, and wessen. These errors often stem from the simpler English pronoun system, which does not distinguish grammatical case with the same rigor as German.
1. Over-generalizing wer (The "Who"-only Error):
The most prevalent mistake is using wer for all cases, mimicking the English tendency to use 'who' even when 'whom' is grammatically correct. German, however, requires case distinction.
  • Incorrect: Wer siehst du? (Literally: Who sees you? – implying wer is the subject. The verb siehst (you see) already has du as its subject, thus wer must be the object.)
  • Correct: Wen siehst du? (Whom do you see?)
  • Incorrect: Wer hilfst du? (Literally: Who helps you? – helfen takes Dative.)
  • Correct: Wem hilfst du? (Whom do you help?)
2. Neglecting Dative/Accusative Prepositions and Verbs:
Many German verbs and prepositions inherently govern a specific case. Failing to recognize these can lead to incorrect wen or wem usage.
  • Prepositions: Remember that prepositions like mit, nach, von, zu always take the Dative. Therefore, it's always Mit wem...?, Nach wem...?, Von wem...?, Zu wem...?.
  • Incorrect: Mit wer gehst du? (wer is Nominative)
  • Correct: Mit wem gehst du? (wem is Dative)
  • Verbs: Verbs such as folgen (to follow), gratulieren (to congratulate), passen (to fit), schmecken (to taste good to) require a Dative object. If you're asking about the recipient of these actions, wem is necessary.
  • Incorrect: Wen passt das Hemd? (passen takes Dative)
  • Correct: Wem passt das Hemd? (Whom does the shirt fit?)
3. Confusing wer with was:
Wer is exclusively for persons. Was is for things, concepts, or actions. Using wer for non-human entities is grammatically incorrect, though colloquially acceptable for personified pets.
  • Incorrect: Wer ist das auf dem(m) Tisch? (Referring to an object)
  • Correct: Was ist das auf dem(m) Tisch? (What is that on the table?)
4. Misusing wessen:
Wessen specifically denotes possession. Avoid combining it with prepositions like von (of/from), as wessen inherently carries that meaning.
  • Incorrect: Von wessen das Buch ist das? (Redundant)
  • Correct: Wessen das Buch ist das? (Whose book is that?)
These common pitfalls can be overcome through consistent practice, careful attention to verb and preposition governance, and a solid understanding of the German case system. Always ask yourself:

3. Interrogative Pronoun Cases

Case Pronoun Usage
Nominative
Wer
Subject
Accusative
Wen
Direct Object
Dative
Wem
Indirect Object
Genitive
Wessen
Possession

Meanings

These pronouns are used to ask questions about people. They change their form based on the grammatical case (Nominative, Accusative, Dative, Genitive) required by the verb or preposition.

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Nominative (Subject)

Asking about the person performing the action.

“Wer ist das?”

“Wer singt?”

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Accusative (Direct Object)

Asking about the person being acted upon.

“Wen liebst du?”

“Wen hast du angerufen?”

3

Dative (Indirect Object)

Asking about the person receiving something.

“Wem gibst du das Buch?”

“Wem gehört das Auto?”

4

Genitive (Possession)

Asking about ownership.

“Wessen Tasche ist das?”

“Wessen Idee war das?”

Reference Table

Reference table for Asking 'Who?' (wer, wen, wem, wessen)
Form Structure Example
Nominative
Wer + Verb
Wer kommt?
Accusative
Wen + Verb + Subj
Wen siehst du?
Dative
Wem + Verb + Subj
Wem hilfst du?
Genitive
Wessen + Noun + Verb
Wessen Buch ist das?
Prepositional
Prep + Wen/Wem
Mit wem gehst du?
Negative
Wer nicht...
Wer kommt nicht?
Short Answer
Nur [Name]
Wer kommt? - Anna.
Possessive
Wessen + Noun
Wessen Handy?

Formality Spectrum

Formal
Wen rufen Sie an?

Wen rufen Sie an? (Phone call)

Neutral
Wen rufst du an?

Wen rufst du an? (Phone call)

Informal
Wen rufst du an?

Wen rufst du an? (Phone call)

Slang
Wen checkst du ab?

Wen checkst du ab? (Phone call)

The Wer-Group Map

Wer-Group

Subject

  • Wer Who

Direct Object

  • Wen Whom

Indirect Object

  • Wem To whom

Possession

  • Wessen Whose

Case Comparison

Nominative
Wer Who
Accusative
Wen Whom
Dative
Wem To whom

Choosing the Right Pronoun

1

Is the person the subject?

YES
Use Wer
NO
Check object type
2

Is it a direct object?

YES
Use Wen
NO
Check if Dative/Possessive
3

Is it an indirect object?

YES
Use Wem
NO
Use Wessen

Usage Scenarios

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Social

  • • Wer kommt?
  • • Wen triffst du?
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Professional

  • • Wem soll ich mailen?
  • • Wessen Bericht ist das?
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Travel

  • • Wem gehört der Koffer?
  • • Wen frage ich?
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Examples by Level

1

Wer ist das?

Who is that?

2

Wer kommt?

Who is coming?

3

Wer singt?

Who is singing?

4

Wer spielt?

Who is playing?

1

Wen siehst du?

Who do you see?

2

Wen rufst du an?

Who are you calling?

3

Wem gibst du das?

To whom are you giving that?

4

Wem hilfst du?

Who are you helping?

1

Wessen Auto ist das?

Whose car is that?

2

Mit wem sprichst du?

With whom are you speaking?

3

Wessen Idee war das?

Whose idea was that?

4

Wem gehört der {der|m} Schlüssel?

Whose key is that?

1

Für wen kaufst du das Geschenk?

For whom are you buying the gift?

2

Von wem hast du das gehört?

From whom did you hear that?

3

Wessen Meinung ist hier wichtig?

Whose opinion is important here?

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Wem soll ich das schicken?

To whom should I send this?

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Wessen auch immer diese Entscheidung war, sie war falsch.

Whose decision it was, it was wrong.

2

An wen soll ich mich wenden?

To whom should I turn?

3

Wem gegenüber bist du so kritisch?

To whom are you so critical?

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Wessen Handeln hat diese Krise ausgelöst?

Whose actions triggered this crisis?

1

Wem nicht zu raten ist, dem ist auch nicht zu helfen.

He who cannot be advised cannot be helped.

2

Wessen Geistes Kind ist dieser Vorschlag?

Whose brainchild is this proposal?

3

Wen es betrifft, der möge sich melden.

Whoever it concerns, let them come forward.

4

Wem auch immer das gehört, es ist wertvoll.

Whoever this belongs to, it is valuable.

Easily Confused

Asking 'Who?' (wer, wen, wem, wessen) vs Wer vs. Was

Learners mix them up because both are question words.

Asking 'Who?' (wer, wen, wem, wessen) vs Wen vs. Wem

Both have 'w' and 'e', but different cases.

Asking 'Who?' (wer, wen, wem, wessen) vs Wessen vs. Wer

Both start with 'W', but Wessen is for possession.

Common Mistakes

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Wen ist das?

✓

Wer ist das?

Subject requires Nominative.
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Wer rufst du an?

✓

Wen rufst du an?

Direct object requires Accusative.
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Wem ist das?

✓

Wer ist das?

Nominative needed.
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Wessen ist das?

✓

Wer ist das?

Nominative needed.
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Wen hilfst du?

✓

Wem hilfst du?

Helfen requires Dative.
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Wer gehört das?

✓

Wem gehört das?

Gehören requires Dative.
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Wessen ist das Buch?

✓

Wessen Buch ist das?

Wessen acts as an adjective here.
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Mit wen gehst du?

✓

Mit wem gehst du?

Mit requires Dative.
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Für wem ist das?

✓

Für wen ist das?

Für requires Accusative.
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Wessen hast du das gegeben?

✓

Wem hast du das gegeben?

Wessen is for possession, not indirect object.
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Wem hast du gesehen?

✓

Wen hast du gesehen?

Sehen is transitive (Accusative).
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Wessen ist dieser Hund?

✓

Wessen Hund ist das?

Wessen needs a noun.
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Wen gehört das?

✓

Wem gehört das?

Gehören is Dative.

Sentence Patterns

Wer ___ heute?

Wen ___ du?

Wem ___ du das?

Wessen ___ ist das?

Real World Usage

Social Media very common

Wer kommt zur Party?

Job Interview common

Wem soll ich berichten?

Texting constant

Wen triffst du?

Travel common

Wem gehört dieser Koffer?

Food Delivery occasional

Wem gehört die Pizza?

Classroom very common

Wer hat die Antwort?

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Check the Verb

Always look at the verb first. Does it take a direct object (Accusative) or an indirect object (Dative)?
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Don't Guess

Guessing 'wer' for everything will lead to misunderstandings. Learn the case requirements of common verbs.
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Use Mnemonics

Remember: 'm' for Dative (Wem/Dem) and 'n' for Accusative (Wen/Den).
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Formal vs Informal

In formal settings, always use the correct case. In very casual speech, some people might simplify, but it's better to be correct.

Smart Tips

Pause and ask: Is this person the subject or the object?

Wer siehst du? → Wen siehst du?

Remember that 'helfen' is a Dative verb, so it must be 'Wem'.

Wen hilfst du? → Wem hilfst du?

Always use 'Wessen' + noun.

Wer ist das Handy? → Wessen Handy ist das?

Check if the preposition is Dative or Accusative.

Mit wen gehst du? → Mit wem gehst du?

Pronunciation

/veːɐ̯/

Wer

Pronounced like 'vair'.

/veːn/

Wen

Pronounced like 'vane'.

/veːm/

Wem

Pronounced like 'vame'.

Question intonation

Wer kommt? ↗

Rising pitch at the end for questions.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Wer is the star (Subject), Wen is the target (Direct Object), Wem is the receiver (Indirect Object), Wessen is the owner (Possession).

Visual Association

Imagine a stage play: 'Wer' is the actor in the spotlight, 'Wen' is the person being chased, 'Wem' is the person receiving a gift, and 'Wessen' is the person holding a name tag on their belongings.

Rhyme

Wer ist der Star, Wen ist das Ziel, Wem gibt man viel, Wessen gehört das Spiel.

Story

Wer walks onto the stage. He sees Wen and chases him. He gives a flower to Wem. Then he asks, 'Wessen flower is this?'

Word Web

WerWenWemWessenPersonFrageFall

Challenge

Write 4 questions using each of the 4 forms in the next 5 minutes.

Cultural Notes

Germans are very precise with cases. Using the wrong case can sound like a child or a non-native speaker.

Austrians often use 'von wem' instead of genitive 'wessen' in casual speech.

Swiss German speakers often simplify case usage in casual settings, but standard German remains the norm for writing.

These pronouns derive from Proto-Germanic interrogative stems.

Conversation Starters

“

Wer ist dein bester Freund?

“

Wen hast du gestern getroffen?

“

Wem hast du heute geholfen?

“

Wessen Handy klingelt da?

Journal Prompts

Beschreibe deine Familie. Wer ist wer?
Wen bewunderst du und warum?
Wem würdest du ein Geschenk machen?
Wessen Meinung ist dir am wichtigsten?

Common Mistakes

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

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Test Yourself

Fill in the blank.

___ kommt heute?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Wer
Subject needs Nominative.
Choose the correct pronoun. Multiple Choice

___ siehst du da?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Wen
Direct object needs Accusative.
Correct the sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

Wer rufst du an?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Wen
Accusative needed.
Order the words. Sentence Building

gibst / das / Wem / du / ?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Wem gibst du das?
Standard word order.
Match the case to the pronoun. Match Pairs

Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Wer
Nominative is Wer.
Fill in the blank.

___ Auto ist das?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Wessen
Possession needs Genitive.
Choose the correct pronoun. Multiple Choice

___ hilfst du?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Wem
Helfen takes Dative.
Correct the sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

Wem hast du gesehen?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Wen
Sehen takes Accusative.

Score: /8

Practice Exercises

8 exercises
Fill in the blank.

___ kommt heute?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Wer
Subject needs Nominative.
Choose the correct pronoun. Multiple Choice

___ siehst du da?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Wen
Direct object needs Accusative.
Correct the sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

Wer rufst du an?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Wen
Accusative needed.
Order the words. Sentence Building

gibst / das / Wem / du / ?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Wem gibst du das?
Standard word order.
Match the case to the pronoun. Match Pairs

Nominative -> ?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Wer
Nominative is Wer.
Fill in the blank.

___ Auto ist das?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Wessen
Possession needs Genitive.
Choose the correct pronoun. Multiple Choice

___ hilfst du?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Wem
Helfen takes Dative.
Correct the sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

Wem hast du gesehen?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Wen
Sehen takes Accusative.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

10 exercises
Fill in the correct question word. Fill in the Blank

___ gehört diese Jacke?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Wem
Correct the mistake. Error Correction

Wem hast du gerufen?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Wen hast du gerufen?
Put the words in the correct order. Sentence Reorder

hast / Wen / angerufen / du / ?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Wen hast du angerufen?
Translate 'Whose book is this?' into German. Translation

Whose book is this?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Wessen Buch ist das?
Identify the correct question for the answer: 'Ich gebe es meiner Mutter.' Multiple Choice

Question for: 'Ich gebe es meiner Mutter.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Wem gibst du es?
Match the German question word to its English meaning. Match Pairs

Match the pairs:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Wer:Who, Wen:Whom (Acc), Wem:To Whom (Dat), Wessen:Whose
Fill in the blank. Fill in the Blank

Von ___ ist dieses Geschenk?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: wem
Which sentence is correct? Multiple Choice

Select the correct question:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Wessen Auto ist das?
Fix the sentence. Error Correction

Mit wen sprichst du?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Mit wem sprichst du?
Order the sentence. Sentence Reorder

Wem / du / heute / hilfst / ?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Wem hilfst du heute?

Score: /10

FAQ (8)

German uses cases to show the role of a noun. 'Wer' changes to match these roles.

Check the verb. Verbs like 'helfen' take Dative, while 'sehen' takes Accusative.

No, use 'was' for things.

Yes, it is used whenever you ask about ownership.

It will sound incorrect to native speakers, similar to saying 'Who did you see?' vs 'Whom did you see?' in English.

There are prepositional forms like 'mit wem' or 'für wen'.

Yes, they are standard in both spoken and written German.

Austrians might use 'von wem' for possession, but 'wessen' is understood.

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In Other Languages

Spanish partial

quién/a quién

German uses case endings; Spanish uses prepositions.

French partial

qui/à qui

French is less case-dependent than German.

English moderate

who/whom/whose

German requires case agreement for every person-related question.

Japanese low

dare

Japanese uses particles; German uses inflection.

Arabic low

man

Arabic pronoun is invariant.

Chinese none

shéi

Chinese has no case system.

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