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.

Ich bin der Meinung, dass Freunde das Wichtigste sind.
I am of the opinion that friends are the most important.
Ich finde, dass Reisen sehr bildet.
I find that traveling is very educational.
Es macht mir Spaß, neue Rezepte auszuprobieren.
I enjoy trying out new recipes.
Ich bin der Meinung, dass Sport total gesund ist.
I am of the opinion that sports are totally healthy.
Mein Haus hat einen Balkon und liegt in der Nähe des Bahnhofs.
My house has a balcony and is located near the train station.

Core Words

Practice german prepositions using these common German words.

German English CEFR Level
der Stein stone B2
der Basilisk basilisk B2
die Karotte the carrot B1
der Rhythmus rhythm B2
das Platin platinum B2
die Wunde Wound B2
betrügen cheat B1
der Empfang reception B1
das Königreich kingdom B2
die Kanne pot B1

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