Danish Prepositions of Place: A Simple Guide
Prepositions of place are words that tell us where something is. In Danish, just like in English, these words help us understand where things are located. Let's learn some common Danish prepositions of place and how to use them.
Important Points
- på
- i
- ved
- under
- over
- mellem
- bag
- foran
- nær
Here are some Danish prepositions of place and what they mean in English:
Important Points
- 'på' means 'on'. Use it when something is on top of something else.
- 'i' means 'in'. Use it when something is inside something else.
- 'ved' means 'by' or 'at'. Use it when something is next to or close to something else.
- 'under' means 'under'. Use it when something is below something else.
- 'over' means 'over'. Use it when something is above something else.
- 'mellem' means 'between'. Use it when something is in the middle of two things.
- 'bag' means 'behind'. Use it when something is at the back of something else.
- 'foran' means 'in front of'. Use it when something is at the front of something else.
- 'nær' means 'near'. Use it when something is close to something else.
Let's look at some examples to understand how these prepositions of place work in sentences.
Examples
- Bogen er på bordet.
- Katten er i kassen.
- Hunden sidder ved døren.
Keep practicing with these prepositions, and soon you'll be able to describe where things are in Danish with ease!