German Prepositions Explained

What is german prepositions?

Learn German prepositions with simple examples for words like in, auf, unter, vor, hinter, neben, zwischen, mit, zu and von.

German prepositions is an important beginner topic because it appears constantly in normal German sentences.

The best way to learn it is to understand the basic pattern, then practise it in short examples until it feels natural.

Das Buch liegt auf dem Tisch.The book is on the table.

Ich gehe in den Park.I am going into the park.

Wir fahren mit dem Bus.We go by bus.

Some prepositions describe location: in, auf, unter, vor, hinter, neben, zwischen.

Some prepositions are fixed dative prepositions: mit, nach, bei, von, zu, aus.

Some two-way prepositions use accusative for movement and dative for location.

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Do not translate word for word from English. German often uses its own fixed grammar pattern.

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Learn the pattern together with complete example sentences, not as an isolated rule.

Some prepositions describe location: in, auf, unter, vor, hinter, neben, zwischen.

Some prepositions are fixed dative prepositions: mit, nach, bei, von, zu, aus.

Now it is time to practise german prepositions. Use the exercises below to turn the explanation into real German sentence patterns.

German prepositions Practice in, auf, unter, vor, hinter, neben and zwischen. Prepositions

German dative case Practice dative forms after common prepositions. Grammar

German accusative Practice accusative patterns and movement phrases. Grammar

German reading A1 Read simple texts with prepositions in context. Reading