Deutschkurs A1.2 Lektion 9 - Akkusativpräpositionen durch - um - für

Introduction

This tutorial focuses on the use of accusative prepositions in German, specifically the prepositions "durch," "um," and "für." Understanding these prepositions is essential for forming correct sentences and enhancing your German language skills at the A1.2 level.

Step 1: Understanding Accusative Prepositions

Accusative prepositions require the following noun to be in the accusative case. The prepositions we will cover include:

• durch (through)
• um (around)
• für (for)

Practical Advice

• Familiarize yourself with the accusative case, which changes the articles of nouns:
  • der (masculine) becomes den
  • die (feminine) stays die
  • das (neuter) stays das
  • die (plural) stays die

Step 2: Using "durch"

The preposition "durch" indicates movement through a space. Here’s how to use it:

Example Sentences

• Ich gehe durch den Park. (I walk through the park.)
• Er fährt durch die Stadt. (He drives through the city.)

Common Pitfalls

• Ensure that the noun following "durch" is in the accusative case.

Step 3: Using "um"

The preposition "um" is used to express movement around a point or object.

Example Sentences

• Wir laufen um den See. (We walk around the lake.)
• Sie sitzt um den Tisch. (She sits around the table.)

Practical Advice

• Use "um" when referring to circular movements or locations.

Step 4: Using "für"

The preposition "für" is used to indicate for whom or for what something is intended.

Example Sentences

• Das Geschenk ist für dich. (The gift is for you.)
• Ich arbeite für eine gute Firma. (I work for a good company.)

Common Pitfalls

• Remember that "für" always requires the noun to be in the accusative case, even if it refers to a person or abstract concept.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we covered the accusative prepositions "durch," "um," and "für." Understanding how to use these prepositions correctly will significantly improve your German language skills.

Next Steps

• Practice forming sentences using each preposition.
• Try to identify these prepositions in conversations or texts you encounter.
• Consider reviewing additional grammar resources or exercises to reinforce your learning.