German Prepositions - Complete Guide with Case Usage

Master German German Prepositions with our comprehensive grammar guide. Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate learner, these rules and examples will help you speak more naturally.

Core Grammar Rules

Everything you need to know about german prepositions in German. We cover the fundamental rules and provide clear examples to help you grasp the logic behind the language.

Primary Rule

In German, german prepositions follow consistent patterns. Once you recognize these patterns, you can apply them to thousands of sentences.

Common Use Case

Notice how german prepositions change based on the context of the sentence, such as whether you are describing an action or a state.

Grammar in Context

See german prepositions in action with these real-world German sentences.

Sie haben einen Kaffee getrunken.
They have drunk a coffee.
Ich heiße Julia und komme aus Italien.
My name is Julia and I come from Italy.
Ich lerne Deutsch, weil ich neue Freunde kennenlernen möchte.
I learn German because I want to meet new friends.
Es ist wichtig, jeden Tag ins Bett zu gehen.
It is important to go to bed every day.
Als Personalverantwortliche muss man die Verantwortung für das Team übernehmen.
As a Hr manager, one must take responsibility for the team.

Core Words

Practice german prepositions using these common German words.

German English CEFR Level
rechnen calculate B1
der Anschluss Connection B1
der Aufstand uprising / rebellion B2
die Küche Kitchen B1
das Lager Warehouse B1
die Kartoffel the potato B1
die Bluse blouse B1
ausstellen exhibit B1
die Dame lady A2
anzeigen show B1

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