Basic Word Order

7 languages

DutchBasiswoordvolgorde
A1Dutch main clauses follow V2 (verb-second) rule: the conjugated verb is always in second position. First position can be subject, time, place, or other elements. Subject-verb inversion maintains V2.
SwedishOrdföljd
A1Swedish uses V2 word order: the verb is always second in statements. Subject-verb inversion occurs when another element starts the sentence.
DanishOrdstilling
A1Danish uses V2 word order: verb is always second in statements. Subject-verb inversion when another element starts the sentence.
NorwegianOrdstilling
A1Norwegian uses V2 word order: verb is always second in statements. Subject-verb inversion when another element starts the sentence.
FinnishSanajärjestys
A1Finnish basic word order is SVO but flexible due to case marking. Question words and focused elements move to front. Verb second in statements.
RomanianOrdinea Cuvintelor
A1Basic SVO word order in Romanian. Adjectives usually follow nouns. Flexible word order for emphasis due to case system.
HungarianAlapvető Szórend
A1Topic-focus-verb order with focus position immediately before verb. What you emphasize goes in focus position.

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