German grammar

German Word Order

In a normal German main clause, the finite verb usually sits in position two.

Examples

Heute lerne ich Deutsch.

Today I am learning German.

The verb stays second.

Wir trinken Kaffee.

We are drinking coffee.

Subject plus verb is the simple frame.

Morgen kommt Lara.

Lara is coming tomorrow.

The time word can come first, then the verb.

Common mistake

Putting the verb late in a normal main clause makes simple German sound translated.