In German, the W-question words are used to ask various types of questions. Here’s a list of the most common W-questions:

 In German, the W-question words are used to ask various types of questions. Here’s a list of the most common W-questions:

1. **Was** - What

   - Example: Was machst du? (What are you doing?)

2. **Wer** - Who

   - Example: Wer ist das? (Who is that?)

3. **Wo** - Where

   - Example: Wo bist du? (Where are you?)

4. **Wann** - When

   - Example: Wann kommst du? (When are you coming?)

5. **Warum** - Why

   - Example: Warum lernst du Deutsch? (Why are you learning German?)

6. **Wie** - How

   - Example: Wie geht's? (How are you?)

7. **Welcher / Welche / Welches** - Which

   - Example: Welches Buch liest du? (Which book are you reading?)

8. **Wohin** - Where to (destination)

   - Example: Wohin gehst du? (Where are you going?)

9. **Woher** - Where from (origin)

   - Example: Woher kommst du? (Where are you from?)

These question words are fundamental in forming inquiries in German. They help in gathering information and clarifying details in conversations.