Frequently Asked German Questions
What preposition pairs with 'laufen'?
For example, the sentence "Er läuft durch den Park"
The correct preposition to use with 'laufen' to convey the meaning of 'to run through' is 'durch', forming the phrase 'laufen durch'. The sentence 'Er läuft durch den Park' translates to 'He is running through the park.' The other prepositions are not used to express the concept of running through a place. Fun Fact: 'Laufen durch' requires the accusative case, as it typically involves a direct object – the place being run through.
Challenge me!Related Challenges
Which word best completes the sentence to mean 'little'?
Er hat nur ____ Geld in seiner Tasche.
Which word is correctly declined in the nominative singular case?
Der ____ ist grün und voller Leben.
Which word best fits the sentence to mean 'onto'?
Sie legen das Buch ____ den Tisch.
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb "fahren" to mean "to drive through"?
Er fährt ____ die Stadt.
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb "kaufen" to mean "to buy for"?
Ich kaufe ein Geschenk ____ meine Freundin
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb "danken" to mean "to thank for"?
Sie bedankt sich ____ den Brief.
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb "schreiben" to mean "to write to"?
Sie schreibt einen Brief ____ ihren Freund.
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the definite article 'die' in the dative case for a plural noun.
Das Buch gehört ____ Kindern
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb "kämpfen" to mean "to fight for"?
Er kämpft ____ seine Rechte.
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb "suchen" to mean "to search for"?
Ich suche ____ meinen Schlüsseln