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Understanding German Prepositions with Accusative
In German, prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun and another word in the sentence. Some prepositions always use the accusative case. Let's explore these prepositions and how to use them.
Important Points
durch
für
gegen
ohne
um
These prepositions are special because they always need the noun or pronoun that comes after them to be in the accusative case. This means the noun or pronoun is the direct object of the sentence.
Let's look at each preposition and see how they are used in sentences.
'Durch' means 'through' or 'by'. It shows movement or a method.
Examples
Wir gehen durch den Park.
Der Brief kommt durch die Post.
'Für' means 'for'. It shows purpose or a recipient.
Examples
Das Geschenk ist für meinen Bruder.
Ich spare Geld für ein Fahrrad.
'Gegen' means 'against' or 'around'. It shows opposition or approximation.
Examples
Das Team spielt gegen die andere Mannschaft.
Wir kommen gegen acht Uhr.
'Ohne' means 'without'. It shows absence.
Examples
Ich gehe nicht ohne meinen Hund.
Sie trinkt Kaffee ohne Zucker.
'Um' means 'around' or 'at' when talking about time.
Examples
Wir sitzen um den Tisch.
Der Zug kommt um 10 Uhr.
Remember, these prepositions always use the accusative case. This means you'll often need to change the article of the noun that follows them.
By practicing these prepositions with their meanings and examples, you'll get better at using them in sentences. Keep practicing, and soon it will become natural!
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