A German Word Order Rule You’ll Actually Use 🇩🇪 Here’s a practical German word order rule that makes a real difference. If you’re making a neutral statement, start with es: “Es ist mir wichtig, pünktlich zu sein.” But if you want to highlight or contrast something, you can move it to the front: “Mir ist es wichtig, pünktlich zu sein.” The meaning stays the same. The intention changes. Understanding this shift helps you control emphasis instead of just following rules. Watch the full lesson her