Er interessiert sich für Musik.
English: He is interested in music.
- Language
- German
- Level
- B2
- Unit
- Verb-Präposition- und Reflexivstrukturen
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
A Präpositionalobjekt in German is an object that is connected to the verb by a preposition. Some verbs in German always need a certain preposition with their object.
When to use it
Use a Präpositionalobjekt when a verb in German requires a specific preposition to complete its meaning. You cannot leave out the preposition, and you must use the correct case (Akkusativ or Dativ) after the preposition.
Key forms
- Verb + Preposition + Noun/Pronoun
- Ich warte auf den Bus.
- Sie denkt an ihren Freund.
- Wir sprechen über das Wetter.
Examples
Wir warten auf den Lehrer.
English: We are waiting for the teacher.
Sie spricht mit ihrer Mutter.
English: She is talking with her mother.
Ich erinnere mich an den Film.
English: I remember the movie.
Tips
- Always check which preposition is used with the verb.
- Remember that the noun or pronoun after the preposition must be in the correct case (often Akkusativ or Dativ).
- Do not drop the preposition; it is necessary for the meaning.
Exceptions and edge cases
- Some verbs can take both a direct object and a Präpositionalobjekt, but their meaning changes.
- The preposition required can be different from what you expect; always learn the verb together with its preposition.
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