Daily Language Challenge
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.
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Which word best completes the sentence to mean 'little'?
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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.
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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.
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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