Basic German Word Order - 3 Minuten Deutsch Lesson #12 - Deutsch lernen

The video tutorial introduces the basics of constructing German sentences, focusing on present tense statements with one verb. It covers the standard word order: subject, verb, direct object, followed by time, manner, and place. The tutorial explains the flexibility of time elements, their placement, and grammatical cases. It also discusses the manner and place elements, providing examples and encouraging viewers to practice by writing sentences using all elements in the correct order.

What is the typical order of elements in a basic German statement?

• Subject, Direct Object, Verb

• Direct Object, Subject, Verb

• Subject, Verb, Direct Object

• Verb, Subject, Direct Object

In a German sentence, if there are multiple time elements, which one should be placed first?

• The larger time element

• The time element in the genitive case

• The smaller time element

• The time element in the nominative case

What case is used for a time element not in a prepositional phrase in German?

• Nominative

• Dative

• Accusative

• Genitive

Which of the following is considered a 'manner' element in a German sentence?

• The subject performing the action

• The time of day the action occurs

• The tool used to perform the action

• The location where the action takes place

What does the 'place' element in a German sentence refer to?

• The manner in which the action is performed

• The time when the action occurs

• The location related to the action

• The subject of the action