Prepositions in German are crucial elements for understanding the language. They are words that define the relationship between two or more terms in a sentence, indicating, for example, place, direction, time, cause and manner. Let's explore 24 prepositions in German and their use at a basic level.
1. An - It means 'in', 'in', 'in'. It is used to indicate position or movement towards a vertical position or boundary of something. Example: "Ich hänge das Bild an die Wand" (I hang the picture on the wall).
2. Auf - It means 'in', 'in', 'in'. It is used to indicate position or movement to a horizontal position. Example: "Das Buch liegt auf dem Tisch" (The book is on the table).
3. Aus - Means 'of'. It is used to indicate origin, material or cause. Example: "Ich komme aus Deutschland" (I come from Germany).
4. Bei - It means 'in', 'in', 'in'. It is used to indicate proximity or presence in a place. Example: "Ich bin bei meiner Oma" (I'm at my grandmother's house).
5. Bis - It means 'until'. It is used to indicate a time or space limit. Example: "Ich arbeite bis 18 Uhr" (I work until 6 pm).
6. Durch - It means 'through'. It is used to indicate movement through a space. Example: "Ich gehe durch den Park" (I walk through the park).
7. Für - Means 'for'. It is used to indicate benefit or destiny. Example: "Das Geschenk ist für dich" (The gift is for you).
8. Gegen - Means 'against'. It is used to indicate opposition or direction. Example: "Ich bin gegen Gewalt" (I am against violence).
9. Hinter - It means 'behind'. It is used to indicate location. Example: "Das Haus steht hinter der Kirche" (The house is behind the church).
10. In - It means 'in', 'in', 'in'. It is used to indicate position within a space. Example: "Ich bin in der Schule" (I'm at school).
11. Mit - It means 'with'. It is used to indicate company or means. Example: "Ich gehe mit meinen Freunden aus" (I go out with my friends).
12. Nach - Means 'to'. It is used to indicate direction. Example: "Ich fahre nach Berlin" (I'm going to Berlin).
13. Neben - Means 'beside'. It is used to indicate position. Example: "Das Auto steht neben dem Haus" (The car is next to the house).
14. Ohne - It means 'without'. It is used to indicate the absence of something. Example: "Ich kann nicht ohne dich leben" (I can't live without you).
15. Seit - Means 'from'. It is used to indicate a period of time. Example: "Ich wohne seit zwei Jahren in Berlin" (I have lived in Berlin for two years).
16. Über - It means 'over'. It is used to indicate position or theme. Example: "Wir sprechen über das Wetter" (We are talking about the weather).
17. Unter - Means 'under'. It is used to indicate position. Example: "Die Katze liegt unter dem Tisch" (The cat is under the table).
18. Von - It means 'from'. It is used to indicate origin or ownership. Example: "Das Buch ist von meinem Bruder" (The book belongs to my brother).
19. Zu - Means 'to'. It is used to indicate direction or destination. Example: "Ich gehe zu meiner Freundin" (I'm going to my friend's house).
20. Zwischen - Means 'between'. It is used to indicate position. Example: "Ich sitze zwischen meinen Freunden" (I am sitting among my friends).
21. Vor - It means 'before'. It is used to indicate time or space. Example: "Ich esse vor der Arbeit" (I eat before work).
22. Nach - It means 'after'. It is used to indicate time or direction. Example: "Ich gehe nach Hause" (I'm going home).
23. Gegenüber - It means 'in front of'. It is used to indicate position. Example: "Die Bank ist gegenüber dem Supermarkt" (The bank is opposite the supermarket).
24. Entlang - Means 'along'. It is used to indicate direction along a line. Example: "Ich gehe den Fluss entlang" (I'm walking along the river).
These prepositions are fundamental to building sentences in German. They help express various meaning relationships and can change depending on the context. Therefore, it is crucial to understand and practice the correct use of prepositions in German.
