Why German is difficult
German's four-case system requires learners to track the grammatical role of every noun and agree articles, adjectives, and pronouns accordingly — a demand English imposes nowhere.
The grammar concepts that trip learners up
Grammario shows all of these in context, on every sentence you analyze.
The case system
Nominative, accusative, dative, genitive — each case changes the article and adjective endings. Grammario labels the case of every noun phrase.
Verb-second word order
German verbs must come second regardless of what starts the sentence. The dependency graph makes this structure explicit.
Separable verbs
Prefixes detach and move to the end of the clause. Grammario links the prefix back to its verb so you always see the full verb.
Modal verbs and infinitives
German modal constructions cluster verbs at the end of the clause. Grammario traces each verb's governor and role.
What Grammario shows you
Every analysis gives you multiple lenses on the same sentence.
Case labeling
Every noun phrase in the sentence is labeled with its case and the reason it carries that case.
Verb cluster detection
Complex verb phrases at clause ends are identified and linked to their governing element.
Separable prefix tracking
Prefixes are linked back to their verbs even when separated by the entire clause.
CEFR leveling
Know instantly whether a sentence is appropriate for your level.
Common questions about German grammar
How do I check German grammar for free?
Paste any German sentence into Grammario to see its full dependency structure, case annotations, and morphological features — free for up to 3 analyses per day.
How does Grammario help with German cases?
Every noun phrase in a German sentence is labeled with its case (Nominative, Accusative, Dative, Genitive) and Grammario explains why that case was used based on the governing verb or preposition.
Can Grammario help with German word order?
Yes. The dependency tree visualizes verb-second order, embedded clause verb-final placement, and other German word order rules as explicit relationships between words.