Essential German Prepositions

Wichtige deutsche Präpositionen

Master the most essential German prepositions for beginners. This vocabulary list covers basic prepositions like 'in', 'on', 'under', and 'with' that are crucial for forming simple sentences. Perfect for A1 learners building foundational German grammar skills. Learn these common prepositions to express location, time, and relationships in everyday conversations.

Learn 15 German words from the Essential German Prepositions vocabulary list for A1 level in Grammar & Prepositions category . Each word includes meanings, translations, pronunciations, conjugations, examples, collocations, idioms, synonyms, antonyms, and word families.

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Browse 15 German words from the Essential German Prepositions vocabulary list. Each word card displays the German word, English translation, pronunciation, usage examples, level, category, and difficulty. Click "View Details" to see comprehensive information including conjugations, word families, synonyms, antonyms, collocations, and idioms.

in

in, into
Examples
Ich bin in der Schule.
I am in the school.
Ich gehe in die Schule.
I go into the school.
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auf

on, upon, up
Examples
Das Buch liegt auf dem Tisch.
The book is lying on the table.
Ich lege das Buch auf den Tisch.
I put the book on the table.
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über

over, about, above
Examples
Das Bild hängt über dem Tisch.
The picture hangs above the table.
Wir springen über den Zaun.
We jump over the fence.
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vor

before, in front of, ago
Examples
Das Auto steht vor dem Haus.
The car stands in front of the house.
Ich stelle das Auto vor das Haus.
I put the car in front of the house.
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mit

with
Examples
Ich gehe mit meinem Freund.
I go with my friend.
Wir fahren mit dem Auto.
We drive by car.
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für

for
Examples
Das Geschenk ist für dich.
The gift is for you.
Ich kaufe Blumen für meine Mutter.
I buy flowers for my mother.
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bei

at, near, with
Examples
Ich bin bei meinem Freund.
I am at my friend's place.
Er arbeitet bei der Firma.
He works at the company.
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nach

after, to, according to
Examples
Ich fahre nach Berlin.
I travel to Berlin.
Nach dem Essen gehen wir spazieren.
After the meal, we go for a walk.
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unter

under, below, among
Examples
Die Katze schläft unter dem Bett.
The cat is sleeping under the bed.
Die Katze läuft unter das Bett.
The cat runs under the bed.
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neben

next to, beside, alongside
Examples
Das Buch liegt neben dem Stift.
The book is lying next to the pen.
Ich stelle die Vase neben die Lampe.
I place the vase next to the lamp.
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zwischen

between, among
Examples
Das Buch liegt zwischen dem Tisch und dem Stuhl.
The book is lying between the table and the chair.
Ich stelle die Vase zwischen die beiden Bilder.
I'm placing the vase between the two pictures.
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hinter

behind, after
Examples
Das Auto steht hinter dem Haus.
The car is parked behind the house.
Ich stelle den Stuhl hinter den Tisch.
I put the chair behind the table.
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ohne

without
Examples
Ich trinke Kaffee ohne Zucker
I drink coffee without sugar
Er kam ohne seine Freunde
He came without his friends
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gegen

against, towards, about, around
Examples
Ich bin gegen diesen Vorschlag.
I am against this proposal.
Wir fahren gegen die Stadt.
We are driving towards the city.
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um

around, at, to, for
Examples
Das Restaurant ist um die Ecke.
The restaurant is around the corner.
Der Zug fährt um 8 Uhr ab.
The train departs at 8 o'clock.
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