German Phrase
Wohin gehen wir?
Meaning
Literally, 'To where are we going?'. It is the standard way to ask a group about the destination they are heading to, whether on foot, by public transport, or in a car.
When to use
Use this question when you are part of a group and want to know the next stop or final destination. It works in informal conversations as well as in more neutral settings like planning a trip with friends or colleagues.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Wohingehenwir
Wohin
Interrogative adverb meaning 'to where' or 'where to', used for asking about a destination.
gehen
Present‑tense form of the verb 'gehen' (to go, to walk) for 1st‑person plural. No ending is added because the subject is 'wir'.
wir
Personal pronoun meaning 'we'. In German word order, the verb comes directly after the question word.
🗨In Conversation
Wohin gehen wir?
Where are we going?
Wir gehen ins Kino.
We are going to the cinema.
✕Common Mistakes
Wo gehen wir?
Uses 'wo' (where) instead of 'wohin' (where to), changing the meaning to ask about current location.
Wohin gehen wir hin?
The extra 'hin' is redundant because 'wohin' already contains the direction.
↔Alternatives
Wohin fahren wir?
Where are we driving to?
Wohin soll ich gehen?
Where should I go?
Wohin geht es?
Where is it going?
Cultural Tip
German distinguishes between 'wo' (location) and 'wohin' (direction). Saying 'Wo gehen wir?' would be interpreted as 'Where are we (standing) now?' rather than asking for a destination. Also, the verb 'gehen' can be used for any kind of movement, not only walking, especially in casual speech.