Introduction to W-Fragen mit Präposition
In German, W-questions (who, what, where, etc.) can also include prepositions. These questions help us ask about relationships, location, reason, and other specifics involving prepositions like mit, für, über, and more.
Common W-Questions with Prepositions
| Question Word |
Preposition |
Meaning |
Example |
| Wofür |
für |
For what? |
Wofür interessierst du dich? (What are you interested in?) |
| Womit |
mit |
With what? |
Womit fährst du? (What are you traveling with?) |
| Worüber |
über |
About what? |
Worüber sprichst du? (What are you talking about?) |
| Woran |
an |
What about? |
Woran denkst du? (What are you thinking about?) |
| Worauf |
auf |
What for? |
Worauf wartest du? (What are you waiting for?) |
Examples of W-Fragen with Prepositions
- Mit wem gehst du ins Kino? (Who are you going to the cinema with?) - Asking about a person with "mit"
- Worüber sprichst du? (What are you talking about?) - Asking about a topic with "über"
- Wofür arbeitest du? (What are you working for?) - Asking about purpose with "für"
- Woran erinnerst du dich? (What do you remember?) - Asking about memories with "an"
- Worauf freust du dich? (What are you looking forward to?) - Asking about anticipation with "auf"
Special Notes
For objects (things or ideas) in questions, we often use the wo- prefix with the preposition. For example:
- Wofür - For what?
- Worüber - About what?
For people, however, the question word and preposition are separated:
- Für wen - For whom?
- Mit wem - With whom?