Grammar
Short lessons with examples, plus drills and mini‑quizzes. Start with the overview, then dive into lessons.
Grammar at a glance
A quick cheat sheet. It’s intentionally simplified—use it as a map, then learn details through examples.
Word order
V2
German is ‘verb-second’ (V2) in main clauses. In subordinate clauses, the verb often goes to the end.
Articles / Gender / Cases
Articles: YesGender: ThreeCases: 4
Nominative/Accusative/ Dative/ Genitive (genitive less common in speech).
Verbs
Verbs conjugate by person/tense; separable-prefix verbs are common.
Plurals
Plural patterns vary; learn noun + article together.
Politeness
Du (informal) vs Sie (formal).
Fast tips
- Learn noun gender with the article (der/die/das).
- Get comfortable with V2 and ‘verb to the end’ patterns.
Lessons
Cases (a quick start)
German articles change with case (nominative/accusative/dative/genitive).
Grammar overview (quick cheat sheet)
A high-level map of how this language works.
Word order basics
Where the verb usually goes, and what changes it.
Articles (a/the) style words
Whether you need ‘a/the’-type words, and how to get started.
Gender (noun classes)
Some languages group nouns into classes that affect articles/adjectives.
Cases (noun endings)
Cases mark the role of a noun (subject/object/location/etc.).
Asking questions
Yes/no questions and common question words.
Negation (saying ‘not’)
How to say ‘not / don’t / can’t’ at a basic level.
Verbs: the first 10 you should learn
A study strategy for verbs that unlock real sentences.
Politeness & formality
How to sound polite without overthinking grammar.