Das Buch liegt auf dem Tisch.
English: The book is on the table.
- Language
- German
- Level
- A0
- Unit
- Adjektive, Präpositionen und Konnektoren
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
Prepositions are short words that show where, when, or how in German.
When to use it
Use prepositions to connect a noun with the rest of the sentence.
Key forms
- Ort: in, auf, unter, neben
- Zeit: um (Uhrzeit), am (Tag), im (Monat/Jahr)
Examples
Sie wohnt in Berlin.
English: She lives in Berlin.
Wir treffen uns um 7 Uhr.
English: We meet at 7 o'clock.
Die Katze ist unter dem Stuhl.
English: The cat is under the chair.
Tips
- Some prepositions use different cases (A0: mostly dative or accusative).
- Learn prepositions with typical phrases (in Berlin, auf dem Tisch).
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