Updated 2026-07-10
Who und Whom: Subjekt gegenüber Objekt
Who ist das Subjekt. Whom ist das Objekt. So wählst du die richtige Form.
Who führt die Handlung aus (Subjekt). Whom empfängt die Handlung (Objekt).
Ersetztest: Passt "he/she", nimm who. Passt "him/her", nimm whom.
"Who called?" → He called.
"To whom should I address this?" → To him. Im lockeren Englisch weicht whom oft who. In formellen Texten bleibt whom bevorzugt.
Examples
Who did you give it to?
Whom did you give it to? (formal) / Who did you give it to? (casual, widely accepted)
Whom is calling?
Who is calling?
Frequently asked questions
In casual writing, yes. In formal academic or legal writing, use whom when it is the object.
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Last updated: 2026-07-10
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