Language
German
Level
A1
Unit
Präpositionen und Konjunktionen
Practice types
0

What this grammar point covers

In German, some prepositions always use the accusative case. These prepositions are called 'accusative prepositions.' They affect the article and pronoun that follow them.

When to use it

Use these prepositions when you want to show movement, direction, purpose, or opposition. The noun or pronoun after these prepositions must be in the accusative case.

Key forms

  • durch
  • für
  • gegen
  • ohne
  • um

Examples

Ich gehe durch den Park.

English: I walk through the park.

Das Geschenk ist für dich.

English: The present is for you.

Wir spielen gegen die Mannschaft.

English: We play against the team.

Er fährt ohne seinen Freund.

English: He travels without his friend.

Wir sitzen um den Tisch.

English: We sit around the table.

Tips

  • Always use the accusative case after these prepositions, even if the noun is not moving.
  • Remember to change the article (der → den, ein → einen) after these prepositions.
  • Do not confuse these with prepositions that use the dative case.

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