German prepositions
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A preposition expresses and forms a relation to an other word.
Lesson outline
Hide- 1.Types of prepositions
- 2.Prepositions and cases
- 3.Prepositions and verbs
- 4.Prepositions and adjectives
- 5.Exercises
- 5.1.Spot all the used German prepositions!
- 5.2.Match the German prepositions!
- 5.3.Prepositions and German grammar cases!
- 5.4.Determine which kind of German preposition is being used!
- 5.5.Complete the verbs and adjectives!
Types of prepositions
There are different types of preposition in the German language.
For example:
Das Haus steht neben der Kirche. - The house stands next to the church (locative)
Vor dem Spiel gehen wir etwas essen. - Before the game we are going to eat something (temporal)
Mit meiner besten Freundin habe ich Spaß. - I have fun with my best friend (modal)
Trotz des Regens habe ich gute Laune. - Despite the rain I am in a good mood (causal)
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Prepositions and cases
Some prepositions in the German language require one of the four German cases. Other prepositions can come along in two cases (two-way-prepositions)
For example:
Ich brauche Zucker für den Kaffee. - I need sugar for the coffee (accusative)
Er kommt aus der Schule. - He comes from school (dative)
Während des Morgens ist es kalt. - It's cold during the morning. (genitive)
Prepositions and verbs
Prepositions are sometimes directly set with a verb. As always the prepositional object's case depent on the preposition itself.
For example:
Denkst du an sie? - Are you thinking of her? (An wen/was denkst du?)
Ich arbeite an der Hausarbeit. - I'm working on the assignment (An wem arbeite ich?)
Prepositions and adjectives
You will find a list of accusative and dative prepositions with their adjectives.
For example:
wütend über
traurig über
Let's start with the first topic!
Exercises
- Spot all the used German prepositions!
- Match the German prepositions!
- Prepositions and German grammar cases!
- Determine which kind of German preposition is being used!
- Complete the verbs and adjectives!
Spot all the used German prepositions!
Click on the prepositions to mark them!
1.) Häufig gehe ich mit meinem Freund ins Kino. (Often I go to the cinema with my friend)
2.) Bei diesem Wind bleib ich daheim. (With this wind I stay at home)
3.) Ich habe das Hemd wegen des günstigen Preises gekauft. (I bought the shirt because of the cheap price)
4.) Das Fest fand unter schlechten Umständen statt. (The festival took place under bad circumstances)
5.) Seinem letzten Anruf zufolge geht es ihm gut. (According to his last call he is feeling good)
6.) Also mir gegenüber ist die Lehrerin immer nett. (Well, to me the teacher is always nice)
7.) Meine Katze habe ich seit einem Jahr. (I have my cat since one year)
8.) Auf diesen Weg treff ich fast nie jemanden. (On this path I almost never meet anyone)
9.) Nach der Arbeit gehe ich gern Fahrrad fahren. (After work I like to go drive my bicycle)
10.) Trotz seiner Fußschmerzen lief er zur Arbeit. (Despite is foot pain he walked to work)
Correct!
Incorrect!
Missed!
Match the German prepositions!
Prepositions and German grammar cases!
Solution
Hast du etwas gegen diese Idee? (Do you have something against this idea?)
Accusative
Mit dieser Taktik werden wir sicher gewinnen. (With this tactic we will win for sure)
Dative
Wir sind bis zu dem Berg gelaufen. (We walked to the mountain)
Dative
Innerhalb dieser Woche muss es erledigt werden. (It needs to get done during this week)
Genitive
Seiner Freundin gegenüber verhält er sich immer anders. (To his girlfriend he always acts differently)
Dative
Der Vorschlag wurde ohne Widersrpüche angenommen. (The proposal was accepted without any opposition)
Accusative
Ich hoffe, dass wir das bis nächste Woche geklärt haben. (I hope we will have resolved this until next week)
Accusative
Aus diesem Gedanken heraus entstand ein ganzes Buch. (Out of this thought sprung a whole book)
Dative
Ich kam nur Anstands halber zu der Party. (I just came out of politeness to the party)
Genitive
Gemäß des Regelbuchs hast du verloren. (According to the rule book you lost)
Dative
Determine which kind of German preposition is being used!
Solution
Du musst einfach diese Straße entlang gehen. (You simply have to walk along the street)
Locative
Betreffs deiner Beschwerde schreibe ich diese Nachricht. (Concerning your last complaint I'm writing you this message)
Causal
Von Montag bis Freitag muss ich arbeiten. (From monday to tuesday I have to work)
Temporal
Das ist eine gute Stadt für Studenten. (This is a good city for students)
Modal
Angesichts des Wetters muss ich die Veranstaltung absagen. (Given the weather I have to cancel the event)
Causal
Ich geh lieber an den Strand, statt in den Park. (I rather go to the beach than to the park)
Modal
Das spielte sich alles innerhalb von 2 Stunden ab. (This all took place within 2 hours)
Temporal
Sie sitzt neben ihrer Freundin. (She is sitting next to her friend)
Locative
Den Film habe ich seit Jahren nicht mehr gesehen. (I haven't watched that movie in years)
Temporal
Dank deiner guten Arbeit haben wir es noch rechtzeitig geschafft. (Thanks to your good work we made it in time)
Causal
Complete the verbs and adjectives!
Good luck!
1.) Du musst den Verkehr achten. (You have to mind the traffic!)
2.) Diesen Monat verzichte ich Schokolade. (This month I keep off chocolate)
3.) Ich glaube unseren Erfolg. (I believe in our success)
4.) Sie interessiert sich sehr Geschichte. (She is very interested in history)
5.) Er war mir sehr behilflich meinen Hausaufgaben. (He was very helpful with my homework)
6.) Ich war ziemlich verwundert diese Aussage. (I was very surprised by this statement)
7.) das schlechte Wetter sind wir schon gewohnt. (We are already used to the bad weather)
8.) Ich war meinem Lehrer sehr dankbar die Hilfe. (I was very thankful to my teacher for the help)
9.) Wir sind diesem Vorschlag einverstanden. (We are in agreement with this porposal)
10.) Ich bin ihrem Bruder befreundet. (I am friends with her brother)
Exercises
- Spot all the used German prepositions!
- Match the German prepositions!
- Prepositions and German grammar cases!
- Determine which kind of German preposition is being used!
- Complete the verbs and adjectives!
Spot all the used German prepositions!
Click on the prepositions to mark them!
1.) Häufig gehe ich mit meinem Freund ins Kino. (Often I go to the cinema with my friend)
2.) Bei diesem Wind bleib ich daheim. (With this wind I stay at home)
3.) Ich habe das Hemd wegen des günstigen Preises gekauft. (I bought the shirt because of the cheap price)
4.) Das Fest fand unter schlechten Umständen statt. (The festival took place under bad circumstances)
5.) Seinem letzten Anruf zufolge geht es ihm gut. (According to his last call he is feeling good)
6.) Also mir gegenüber ist die Lehrerin immer nett. (Well, to me the teacher is always nice)
7.) Meine Katze habe ich seit einem Jahr. (I have my cat since one year)
8.) Auf diesen Weg treff ich fast nie jemanden. (On this path I almost never meet anyone)
9.) Nach der Arbeit gehe ich gern Fahrrad fahren. (After work I like to go drive my bicycle)
10.) Trotz seiner Fußschmerzen lief er zur Arbeit. (Despite is foot pain he walked to work)
Correct!
Incorrect!
Missed!
Match the German prepositions!
Prepositions and German grammar cases!
Solution
Hast du etwas gegen diese Idee? (Do you have something against this idea?)
Accusative
Mit dieser Taktik werden wir sicher gewinnen. (With this tactic we will win for sure)
Dative
Wir sind bis zu dem Berg gelaufen. (We walked to the mountain)
Dative
Innerhalb dieser Woche muss es erledigt werden. (It needs to get done during this week)
Genitive
Seiner Freundin gegenüber verhält er sich immer anders. (To his girlfriend he always acts differently)
Dative
Der Vorschlag wurde ohne Widersrpüche angenommen. (The proposal was accepted without any opposition)
Accusative
Ich hoffe, dass wir das bis nächste Woche geklärt haben. (I hope we will have resolved this until next week)
Accusative
Aus diesem Gedanken heraus entstand ein ganzes Buch. (Out of this thought sprung a whole book)
Dative
Ich kam nur Anstands halber zu der Party. (I just came out of politeness to the party)
Genitive
Gemäß des Regelbuchs hast du verloren. (According to the rule book you lost)
Dative
Determine which kind of German preposition is being used!
Solution
Du musst einfach diese Straße entlang gehen. (You simply have to walk along the street)
Locative
Betreffs deiner Beschwerde schreibe ich diese Nachricht. (Concerning your last complaint I'm writing you this message)
Causal
Von Montag bis Freitag muss ich arbeiten. (From monday to tuesday I have to work)
Temporal
Das ist eine gute Stadt für Studenten. (This is a good city for students)
Modal
Angesichts des Wetters muss ich die Veranstaltung absagen. (Given the weather I have to cancel the event)
Causal
Ich geh lieber an den Strand, statt in den Park. (I rather go to the beach than to the park)
Modal
Das spielte sich alles innerhalb von 2 Stunden ab. (This all took place within 2 hours)
Temporal
Sie sitzt neben ihrer Freundin. (She is sitting next to her friend)
Locative
Den Film habe ich seit Jahren nicht mehr gesehen. (I haven't watched that movie in years)
Temporal
Dank deiner guten Arbeit haben wir es noch rechtzeitig geschafft. (Thanks to your good work we made it in time)
Causal
Complete the verbs and adjectives!
Good luck!
1.) Du musst den Verkehr achten. (You have to mind the traffic!)
2.) Diesen Monat verzichte ich Schokolade. (This month I keep off chocolate)
3.) Ich glaube unseren Erfolg. (I believe in our success)
4.) Sie interessiert sich sehr Geschichte. (She is very interested in history)
5.) Er war mir sehr behilflich meinen Hausaufgaben. (He was very helpful with my homework)
6.) Ich war ziemlich verwundert diese Aussage. (I was very surprised by this statement)
7.) das schlechte Wetter sind wir schon gewohnt. (We are already used to the bad weather)
8.) Ich war meinem Lehrer sehr dankbar die Hilfe. (I was very thankful to my teacher for the help)
9.) Wir sind diesem Vorschlag einverstanden. (We are in agreement with this porposal)
10.) Ich bin ihrem Bruder befreundet. (I am friends with her brother)
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Hallo :) I'm a German language teacher with a Bachelor and Master degree in German and with many years of teaching experience.
I was born and lived in Switzerland for many years and grew up in a bilingual family, because of that I speak German, Swiss German, Croatian and English :)
- ABOUT THE CLASS -
I offer German language lessons for A1, A2, B1, B2 level and they include everything you need: grammar, speaking, listening audio, reading, writing and for some fun: games and role plays :)
This is ideal for students who want actively participate and speak more, learn new words and exercise the grammar.
All learning materials and exercises are included and will be provided during the lesson.
The learning material is from various books: Schritte International, Menschen, Sicher im Alltag und Beruf, Begegnungen, ....
If you wish to have only conversational lessons, I can arrange this also for you (only available for B1 and B2 level).
* IMPORTANT: coLanguage shows only my general availability, if you want to book a lesson, please sent me a message with your availability and language level, and I will contact you as soon as possible with more informations :)
As always, her lessons are great! She takes time to prepare in advance the lesson and pesonalised material for your needs.
Mihaela S.
I am a German native speaker who loves languages and am passionate about teaching others. I work as language teacher in a school, teach adults at the German Culture Center and prepare my students for all types of official language exams. I love my job and always seek to make it as much fun as possible.
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My experience with Melanie has been very positive, Melanie is a very qualified teacher and you can tell that from the beginning: very professional, very good methodology, diversity in material, etc. A real one on one experience as she focused together with learning of language in identification and correction of student weaknesses. My kid is engaged with her classes as he says are useful and fun, his progress in learning German has been noticed by all. I also like her flexibility to have classes during the weekends, that is a great emergency door. I am happy !! Highly recommended!!!
Melanie A.
Learning a foreign language is a beautiful and awe-inspiring journey which is not strange to me.
Growing in Europe and living in Canada has shaped my thinking abilities to see beyond the surface of individual’s potential to study. It remodeled my senses in a special way to be able to respond with tact and compassion to the needs of my students. In the same time it taught me the value of persistence and creativity. These abilities have helped me to master the art of teaching. Every student makes me a better friend, family member and a person.
So far, I've helped different age groups to converse freely, to read, understand and love both English and Bulgarian. Beside that, my students not just improve their grades at school. Some of them became English teachers themselves.
No two students are exactly alike. That's why I mostly use personalized learning method. It builds a learning experience that addresses the unique abilities of each student.
Another method of teaching that I use is Learning by experiment. In that way students learn by doing. I create experiences for them to see the concepts in action. I found out that students tend to remember better when they see and then discuss what they learn from what they saw.
Beside these methods you will enjoy Modeling, Mistakes, Feedback and one of my top methods: Lesson Objective Transparency. When I clearly state my lesson goals and write it on the board, then you will feel relax because you will know what you are working towards.
Please, be assured you won’t regret giving me the opportunity to help you!
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Didi B.
I am a German native speaker who loves languages and am passionate about teaching others. I work as language teacher in a school, teach adults at the German Culture Center and prepare my students for all types of official language exams. I love my job and always seek to make it as much fun as possible.
A. .
Melanie gave me a three week German crash course in preparation for a A2+/B1 exam. She is well organised, patient, very knowledgeable and pedagogic. In addition to clear explanations, she has a wide variety of resources at her disposal to explain different grammar rules and concepts. I highly recommend using her services.
Melanie A.