wer
who
Ranks #151 by frequency — outside the core hundred, but common in everyday life.
- Type
- pronoun
- Frequency rank
- #151
- Per million words
- 531
Means 'who', not 'where'. A classic false friend for English speakers.
In a sentence
Wer ist das?Who is that?
Forms
German pronouns change with the case. These three forms cover almost everything you will need.
| Nominative | wer |
|---|---|
| Accusative | wen |
| Dative | wem |
Related words
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