German Sentence Builder: Learn Word Order by Playing
German word order is where many learners lose points in speaking and writing. The verb goes second, except when it goes last. The subject moves when you start with a time. Separable verbs split in two. This German sentence builder teaches all of it with scrambled sentences you put back together.
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Every sentence is built by the game from real patterns, so you get thousands of combinations and never the same list twice. After each answer you see the rule behind it in one line of plain English.
How to play German sentence builder
- Read the word tiles. The word with a capital first letter starts the sentence.
- Tap tiles in the order you think is correct. Tap a placed tile to send it back.
- Press Check. Green tiles are in the right place, red ones are not.
- Stuck? Use Hint to lock the next correct word.
- Finish six sentences and share your first try score.
German sentence builder levels from A1 to C1
Every level follows the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). Each has one daily challenge shared by every player plus unlimited practice puzzles, well over 100 fresh variations per level every day.
| Level | Rules | What you practise |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1A1 Beginner | Subject, verb, object | Ich trinke einen Kaffee. |
| Level 2A2 Elementary | Time first and inversion | Am Wochenende spielt Tom Fußball. |
| Level 3B1 Intermediate | Modal and separable verbs | Wir wollen Deutsch lernen. Ich stehe um sieben Uhr auf. |
| Level 4B2 Upper intermediate | Perfekt and dass clauses | Gestern hat Anna ein Buch gelesen. Ich glaube, dass du Deutsch lernst. |
| Level 5C1 Advanced | weil, obwohl and wenn clauses | Wenn ich Zeit habe, lese ich ein Buch. |
Why German sentence builder helps you learn German faster
Rules become reflexes
You place the verb dozens of times per session. After a week, verb second feels natural.
Instant feedback
Green and red tiles show exactly where your order went wrong, followed by the rule.
Real exam skill
Word order is tested in every Goethe and telc exam, from A1 to C1.
Tips to win at German Sentence Builder
- Find the conjugated verb first. In a main clause it is almost always tile number two.
- Look for dass, weil, obwohl or wenn. After them, the conjugated verb goes to the end.
- Past participles like gelesen or gegangen sit at the end of the main clause.
- Short prefixes like auf, an, ein or mit usually belong at the very end.
German Sentence Builder questions, answered
Everything learners ask us about German sentence builder. Still unsure? Our teachers are happy to help.
Back to the game ↑What is the verb second rule in German?
In a German main clause the conjugated verb is the second element. If you start with a time or place, the subject moves after the verb: Heute lerne ich Deutsch.
Why does the verb go to the end after weil?
Weil, dass, obwohl and wenn start subordinate clauses. In those clauses the conjugated verb moves to the end.
How many sentences are there?
The game builds sentences from hundreds of building blocks, so there are thousands of possible sentences at each level.
Is this good for Goethe exam preparation?
Yes. Word order errors cost marks in writing and speaking at every level, and this game drills exactly those patterns.
Can I use a hint?
Yes. The hint locks the next correct word. It lowers your score a little but helps you learn.
How do I practise German word order?
Build sentences yourself and get instant feedback. This sentence builder shows the rule after every answer.
Where does the verb go in a German sentence?
In a main clause the conjugated verb is in position two. In a clause starting with dass, weil or wenn it goes to the end.
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