"Wen," "wer," and "wem" are relative pronouns in German that are used to introduce relative clauses. "Wen" is used to refer to the object of a sentence, "wer" is used to refer to the subject, and "wem" is used to refer to the indirect object.
These relative pronouns help to connect a dependent clause to the main clause, providing additional information about the noun being referred to.
Generalizing Relative Clauses With wen, wer & wem
Based on a relative clause with an undefined person jemand, man, or einige, you can make a shortened relative clause with the question words wer, wen, and wem.
Notes: Shortened relative clauses always appear before the main clause. The relative pronoun can usually be left out, as seen in the example above.
Quiz
1/3Choose the correct pronoun: ___ man etwas schenkt, der ist glücklich.