Questions & Answers about Wohnt ihr in Deutschland?
Why does the verb wohnen end in -t here?
Because the subject of the sentence is ihr (you all). To match regular verbs to ihr, you take the dictionary form of the verb (wohnen), remove the -en, and add -t. That is why it becomes wohnt.
When should I use ihr instead of du or Sie?
ihr is the informal plural "you" -- use it when talking to two or more people you know well, like friends or children (think "you guys" or "y'all"). Use du for just one person you know well, and Sie when you need to be formal with strangers or authority figures.
Why is the verb Wohnt at the very beginning of the sentence?
To make a yes/no question in German, you simply move the verb to the first position. A statement would be Ihr wohnt in Deutschland (You live in Germany). To turn it into a question, swap the subject and the verb: Wohnt ihr in Deutschland? Notice that German does not use helper words like "Do" to ask questions!
Can I use the verb leben instead of wohnen here?
Yes, Lebt ihr in Deutschland? also works. wohnen specifically means to reside or have an address somewhere. leben is a bit broader and means to spend your life in a place, or to be alive. When talking about living in cities and countries, both verbs are very common and often mean the same thing.
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