PRONOUN

wer/veːɐ̯/who (dative)

wer is a German pronoun that means who (dative). It is pronounced /veːɐ̯/.

Definitions

1.used to ask about the indirect object (to/for whom)(question, dative)

a.used in questions to ask which person is the recipient or beneficiary (dative case)

Wem hast du das Buch gegeben?To whom did you give the book?

Frequently asked questions

What does "wer" mean in English?
"wer" means who (dative). It is a German pronoun.
How do you pronounce "wer"?
"wer" is pronounced /veːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "wer"?
"wer" is a pronoun in German.

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