German grammar: Präpositionen mit Akkusativ

What this grammar point covers

In German, some prepositions always use the accusative case. That means the noun or pronoun after these prepositions changes to the accusative form.

When to use it

Use these prepositions when you want to talk about movement, direction, purpose, or specific situations in German. After these prepositions, the noun or pronoun always takes the accusative case.

Key forms

• durch
• für
• gegen
• ohne
• um

Examples

Tips

• Always check if the preposition needs the accusative case.
• Remember that articles and pronouns change in the accusative: der → den, ein → einen, etc.
• Do not use dative or nominative after these prepositions.