welches
Translation
which, what
Examples
Welches Buch liest du gerade?
Which book are you reading right now?
Welches ist dein Lieblingsfach?
Which is your favourite subject?
Grammar Patterns
welches + noun (nom./acc. neut. sg.) which ... Welches Buch liest du?
Similar Words
dieses (this one), jenes (that one)
Etymology
From Old High German 'hwelih', cognate with English 'which'.
Memory Tips
The '-es' ending is a classic sign for neuter nominative and accusative, just like the article 'das' or pronoun 'es'. Think 'Welches Buch?' like 'das Buch'.