Preposition Usage Flashcards

1
Q

Soon we will be at the beach.

A

Bald sind wir am Strand.

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2
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She is a colleague of mine

A

Sie is eine Kollegin von mir

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3
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Let’s go into the movie theater.

A

Lassen uns ins Kino gehen.

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4
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That doesn’t go with this shirt.

A

Das passt nicht zu diesem Hemd

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5
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What’s do exciting about hiking?

A

Was ist so spannend am Wandern?

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6
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If both DO and IO are pronouns, the IO goes ___ the DO? e.g, I give it to him.

A

before: Ich gebe es ihm.

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7
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That book is in English.

A

Das Buch ist auf English.

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8
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Take three pills per day.

A

Nehme es dreimal am Tag

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9
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He replies to my email.

A

Er antwortet auf meine Email.

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10
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We’re singing at the festival.

A

Wir singen auf den Fest.

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11
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When referring to a country, one should use / not use a definite article

A

Use

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12
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entgegen means and is ___ case

A

in contrast to, contrary toc

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13
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I go once a month.

A

Ich gehe einmal im Monat.

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14
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Die Schlüssel sind ____ der Tür. (used for by)

A

bei

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15
Q

This book is in German.

A

Dieses Buch ist auf Deutsch..

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16
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mit or bei: when indicating location or being at a place?

A

bei

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17
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I treasure the memory of my teacher.

A

Ich schätze die Erinnerung an meinen Lehrer.

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18
Q

I won’t kiss on the first date.

A

Ich werde beim ersten Date nicht küssen.

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19
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dank means and is ___ case

A

thanks to/ dative

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20
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I’m thinking of you, Tim

A

Ich denke an dich, Tim.

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21
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I’m doing it for the second time.

A

Ich mache es zum zweiten Mal.

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22
Q

The four most common genitive prepositions

A

anstatt, trotz, wegen, wärend

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23
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If the DO is a noun and the IO is a pronoun, the IO goes before/after the DO? e.g., I give the ball to him.

A

after: Ich gebe den Ball ihn.

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24
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I am looking forward to the weekend.

A

Ich freue mich auf das Wochenende.

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25
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She is driving to the city.

A

See fahrt in den Stadt.

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26
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They will be here at 6:00

A

Sie werden um 18:00 Uhr hier sein.

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27
Q

I will be at the bus stop.

A

Ich werde an der Bushaltestelle sein.

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28
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She’s looking forward to the class.

A

Sie freut sich auf den Unterricht.

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29
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They just talk about the weather.

A

Sie reden nur über das Wetter.

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30
Q

The toothbrush is on the counter.

A

Die Zahnbürste ist auf die Theke.

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31
Q

There is a discussion on television.

A

Es gibt eine Diskussion im Fernsehen

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32
Q

I’m running to the forest.

A

Ich renne in den Wald.

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33
Q

The film is based on a novel.

A

Der Film basiert auf einer wahren Geschichte.

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34
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secondary genitive prepositions

A

außerhalb, innerhalb, oberhalb…

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35
Q

Zu is used when ____ and nach is used when ____

A

going to specific or nearby places / nach is used for cities and countries or faraway places

36
Q

I bought bread at the baker.

A

Ich habe Brot beim Bäcker gekauft.

37
Q

He complained to his neighbor.

A

Er hat sich bei seinem Nachbarn beschwert.

38
Q

When using bei, think in terms of ____

39
Q

He insists on an apology.

A

Er besteht auf einer Entschuldigung.

40
Q

He reacted unpleasantly to my words.

A

Er reagiert unangenehm auf meine Worten.

41
Q

ab means and is ___ case

A

from or starting from/ dative

42
Q

We are getting of at the next trainstation.

A

Wir steigen an den nächsten Bahnhof auf.

43
Q

Use “zu” to express…

A

movement to a specific location, mvmt. toward something

44
Q

I hurt my hand surfing.

A

Ich habe beim Surfen die Hand verletzt.

45
Q

He comes from Bavaria.

A

Er kommt aus Bayern.

46
Q

Watch out for animals!

A

Achten Sie auf Tiere.

47
Q

If the DO is a noun, the IO (whether noun or pronoun) goes ___ the DO. I give a ball to the child.

A

before: Ich gebe dem Kind den Ball.

48
Q

That is not typical of him.

A

Das ist für ihn nicht typisch.

49
Q

Definite articles are often inserted before ____.

A

abstract nouns: das Leben for “life”

50
Q

She speaks in broken sentences.

A

Sie redet auf Arabisch.

51
Q

The discussion relates to (concerns itself with) to topic of environmental protection.

A

Die Diskussion besteht sich auf das Thema Umweltschutz.

52
Q

Please heed my instructions.

A

Bitte hör auf meine Anweisungen.

53
Q

genitive preps are now usually expressed in ___ case.

A

dative: instead of wegen des Regens, you can say wegen dem Regen

54
Q

The policeman is walking along the highway (or down the highway).

A

Der Polizei geht die Autobahn entlang.

55
Q

I am applying for a new job.

A

Ich bewerbe mich um einen neuen Job.

56
Q

He is going to the doctor.

A

Er geht zu dem Arzt.

57
Q

We hope for a positive response.

A

Wir hoffen auf eine positive Antwort.

58
Q

The Summer follows after the Spring.

A

Der Sommer folgt auf den Frühling.

59
Q

We went on foot.

A

Wir gingen zu Fuß.

60
Q

He picked from three options.

A

Er wählte aus drei Optionen.

61
Q

I am in Brazil.

A

Ich bin in Brasil.

62
Q

What is on TV?

A

Was ist in der TV?`

63
Q

mit or bei: when using a tool or instrument

64
Q

Ich arbeite ___ der Bank. (used for “at”)

65
Q

She went to the toilette.

A

She ging auf die Toilette.

66
Q

mit or bei: when you are doing a joint activity w/ someone or direct involvement with something?

67
Q

She can’t get here before 4:00.

A

Sie kann nicht vor 16:00 Uhr kommen.

68
Q

I have decided on Switzerland.

A

Ich habe mich für die Schweiz entscheiden.

69
Q

If entlang is before the noun, it becomes …

70
Q

You are in trouble.

A

Sie sind in Schwierigkeiten.

71
Q

indirect objects can follow prepositions: T / F

72
Q

zu precedes the IO when you want to show action moving ___ something or someone or . e.g., I’m going to my mom.

A

towards: Ich gehe zu meiner Mama.

73
Q

mit vs bei: when traveling on a transport vehicle?

A

mit e.g., Ich fahre mit dem Bus.

74
Q

I’m looking forward to the new film.

A

Ich freue mich auf den neuen Film

75
Q

He specializes in car engines

A

Er spezialisiert auf Automotoren.

76
Q

I’m turning onto Clark Street.

A

Ich biege in die Clark Strasse ab.

77
Q

We’re walking around the hause.

A

We’re laufen um das Haus.

78
Q

It’s on sale for half price.

A

Es ist im Angebot zum halben Preis.

79
Q

He has money in his account.

A

Er hat Geld auf seinem Konto.

80
Q

Definite articles are used with indefinite plurals: T or F?

A

F e.g. Hunde mögen mich.

81
Q

mit or bei: when indicating a general sense of being present or connected to?

82
Q

I am on my computer.

A

Ich bin an meinem Computer.

83
Q

Keep an eye on the baby.

A

Pass auf das Baby auf.

84
Q

I’m going to bed.

A

Ich gehe ins Bett.

85
Q

I’m on the Internet.

A

Ich bin im Internet.