Non-People Question Words in German: Understanding Was, Was für and Welcher

The video tutorial explains the use of German question words 'Vas' and 'Velja'. It covers how 'Vas' can be used as a subject or direct object in sentences, and how it interacts with prepositions and compounds. The tutorial also introduces 'Vas Fuhr' for asking 'What kind of' questions. Additionally, it distinguishes 'Velja' for inquiring about specific items within a group. The video provides examples and clarifies common confusions for English speakers.

What are the two main question words discussed in this video?

• Wer and Was

• Wann and Wo

• Vas and Velja

• Wie and Warum

How is 'Vas' used in the sentence 'Vas ist dein Lieblingsfilm?'

• As a direct object

• As a subject

• As a preposition

• As an adjective

In the sentence 'Vas möchtest du zum Frühstück essen?', what role does 'Vas' play?

• Adverb

• Indirect object

• Direct object

• Subject

What is the purpose of using 'Vas fuhr' in a sentence?

• To indicate possession

• To inquire about a type or kind

• To ask about a specific item

• To express a location

Which of the following is an example of using 'Vas fuhr' correctly?

• Vas fuhr ist das?

• Vas fuhr ein Geschenk hat sie bekommen?

• Vas fuhr du?

• Vas fuhr ein Auto?

What is the main difference between 'Vas fuhr' and 'Velja'?

• 'Vas fuhr' is used for specific items, 'Velja' for types

• 'Vas fuhr' is for locations, 'Velja' for times

• 'Vas fuhr' is for types, 'Velja' for specific items

• 'Vas fuhr' is for people, 'Velja' for objects

Which sentence correctly uses 'Velja'?

• Velja du?

• Velja Auto?

• Velja ist das?

• Velja Farbe hat das Auto?

What grammatical feature must match when using 'Velja'?

• Number

• Gender and case

• Tense

• Voice

Why might English speakers struggle with using 'Velja'?

• They confuse it with 'Vas'

• They are not familiar with gendered nouns

• They don't know when to use 'which'

• They use it as a verb

What is the only way to say 'what' followed by a noun in German?

• Using 'Velja'

• Using 'Vas'

• Using 'Vas fuhr'

• Using 'Wer'