German Verbs List PDF: The Verbs Beginners Should Learn First
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German Prepositions List PDF
German prepositions are small words that show place, direction, time, and relationships between ideas.
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Vocabulary table
German, English, grammar, and example sentences
| # | German | English | Type | Plural | Level | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | mit | with | preposition | A1 | Ich fahre heute mit dem Bus.I ride by bus today. | |
| 2 | für | for | preposition | A1 | Das ist für das Kind.That is for the child. | |
| 3 | bei | at/near | preposition | A1 | Wir warten bei der Schule.We are waiting at the school. | |
| 4 | nach | after/to | preposition | A1 | Ich gehe heute nach Hause.I go home today. | |
| 5 | in | in | preposition | A1 | Wir sprechen morgen in der Stadt.We will speak in the city tomorrow. | |
| 6 | auf | on/at | preposition | A1 | Die Antwort liegt auf dem Tisch.The answer is on the table. | |
| 7 | von | from/of | preposition | A1 | Er kommt von der Schule.He is coming from school. | |
| 8 | zu | to/at | preposition | A1 | Wir warten heute zu Hause.We are waiting at home today. | |
| 9 | vor | in front of/before | preposition | A1 | Vor der Schule warten Kinder.Children wait in front of the school. | |
| 10 | ohne | without | preposition | A1 | Ich gehe ohne den Schlüssel.I am going without the key. | |
| 11 | bis | until | preposition | A1 | Wir warten bis morgen.We wait until tomorrow. | |
| 12 | über | over/about | preposition | A1 | Ich ärgere mich heute über das Problem.I am annoyed about the problem today. | |
| 13 | unter | under | preposition | A1 | Das Paket liegt unter dem Tisch.The package is under the table. | |
| 14 | neben | next to | preposition | A1 | Ich sitze neben dem Freund.I sit next to the friend. | |
| 15 | zwischen | between | preposition | A1 | Das Café liegt zwischen den Häusern.The café lies between the houses. | |
| 16 | hinter | behind | preposition | A1 | Hinter dem Haus ist ein Garten.Behind the house is a garden. | |
| 17 | gegen | against | preposition | A1 | Wir spielen heute gegen die Mannschaft.We play against the team today. | |
| 18 | seit | since | preposition | A1 | Ich lerne Deutsch seit einem Jahr.I have been learning German for a year. | |
| 19 | ab | from (time) | preposition | A1 | Ab Montag arbeite ich zu Hause.From Monday I work at home. | |
| 20 | wegen | because of | preposition | A2 | Wir bleiben wegen des Wetters zu Hause.We stay home because of the weather. | |
| 21 | trotz | despite | preposition | A2 | Trotz der Krankheit arbeitet er.Despite the illness he works. | |
| 22 | während | during | preposition | A2 | Während der Pause trinke ich Kaffee.I drink coffee during the break. |
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Questions
Common questions about this PDF
Are German prepositions grammar or vocabulary?
They are both. A preposition is a vocabulary word, but it also changes how the sentence is built.
Is this list enough for German cases?
No. It is a beginner preposition list. Case practice should come after you can recognize the core words.