Grammar: Prepositions & Articles Flashcards
(36 cards)
What preposition is used for cities, countries, and islands without articles?
(e.g., to Berlin, to Greece)
nach
(e.g., nach Berlin, nach Griechenland)
What preposition is used for countries with articles? (e.g., die Schweiz, die Türkei)
in
(e.g., in die Schweiz, in die Türkei)
What preposition is used for islands when emphasizing the geographical feature?
(e.g., I’m going to the island of Crete)
auf
(e.g., auf die Insel Kreta)
What preposition, and case, is used for movement (going somewhere)?
in + accusative
(e.g., Ich gehe in die Schule)
What preposition and case is used for location (being somewhere)?
in + dative
(e.g., Ich bin in der Schule)
What preposition is used for at or on
(e.g., at the sea, on the wall)?
an
(e.g., Ich gehe ans Meer, Das Bild hängt an der Wand)
What preposition is used for on?
(e.g., on the table)
auf
(e.g., Das Buch liegt auf dem Tisch)
What preposition is used to go to a person’s place?
(e.g. I go to Paul)
zu
(e.g., Ich gehen zu Paul)
What preposition is used for from?
von
(e.g., Er kommt von Paul)
What preposition is used for days and times of day?
(e.g., on Monday, in the evening)
am
(e.g., am Montag, am Abend)
What preposition is used for months, seasons, and years?
im
(e.g., im Juni, im Winter, im Jahr 2020)
What preposition is used for specific times?
(e.g., at 5:00 PM)
um
(e.g., um 17:00)
What preposition is used for time ranges?
(e.g., from 8 AM to 4 PM)
von … bis
(e.g., von 8 bis 16 Uhr)
What is the difference between nach, in, and auf, with regard to direction of cities, countries and islands?
Nach = cities, countries, and islands = without articles (e.g., nach Berlin).
In = countries and countries = with articles (e.g., in die Schweiz, in die Stadt).
Auf = islands = emphasis on geography (e.g., auf die Insel Kreta).
What is the difference between am and im?
Am = days and times of day (e.g., am Montag).
Im = months, seasons, and years (e.g., im Juni).
Translate: Take the cup out of the cabinet.
Nimm die Tasse aus dem Schrank.
Translate: He is at the doctor because he has a toothache.
Er ist bei dem Arzt, denn er hat Zahnschmerzen.
Translate: They are driving to Berlin tomorrow.
Sie fahren morgen nach Berlin.
Translate: They are flying to Greece.
Sie fliegen nach Griechenland.
Translate: They are driving to Switzerland.
Sie fahren in die Schweiz.
Translate: I am going to school.
Ich gehe in die Schule.
Translate: I am driving to the island of Crete.
Ich fahre auf die Insel Kreta.
Translate: They are in Switzerland.
Sie sind in der Schweiz.
Translate: I am at school.
Ich bin in der Schule.
