Meaning
Asking about a person's identity.
Cultural Background
Directness is valued. 'Wer' is not rude. Similar to Germany, but slightly more formal. Often uses 'Wer' with polite particles. The concept of 'Who' is universal.
Case matters
Remember that 'Wer' changes to 'Wen' or 'Wem' depending on the sentence.
No objects
Never use 'Wer' for things. It will sound very strange to a native speaker.
Meaning
Asking about a person's identity.
Case matters
Remember that 'Wer' changes to 'Wen' or 'Wem' depending on the sentence.
No objects
Never use 'Wer' for things. It will sound very strange to a native speaker.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form.
___ ist das?
We are asking for a person.
Choose the correct question.
You want to know who is calling.
Use 'Wer' for people.
Match the question to the answer.
Wer ist das? / Wer ruft an?
Match people to people.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercises___ ist das?
We are asking for a person.
You want to know who is calling.
Use 'Wer' for people.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Match people to people.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsOnly if you treat your dog like a person. Otherwise, use 'Was'.
It is neutral. It works in all registers.
Related Phrases
Wer auch immer
similarWhoever
Wem gehört das?
builds onTo whom does this belong?
Wen meinst du?
builds onWhom do you mean?
Wessen ist das?
builds onWhose is this?
