LEKTION 10B.1 (Prepositions of direction)

Question 1

nach

Answer 1

for geographical place names, when traveling to a destination

Question 2

in

Answer 2

used with accusative, if place name includes a definite article

Question 3

zu

Answer 3

used with dative, for going to a destination within a town or city (e.g. store, building, someone’s home/business)

Question 4

in (2)

Answer 4

used with accusative, for going to a location inside a building, into a geographical area, or to a certain street

Question 5

auf

Answer 5

used with accusative, for movement toward a horizontal surface, an open space, or a public building

Question 6

an

Answer 6

used with accusative, for movement towards a vertical surface or body of water

Question 7

über

Answer 7

used with accusative, for movement over, across, or by way of something

Question 8

aus

Answer 8

for expressing where someone is from (use with dative case, if place name includes definite article)