Frequently Asked German Questions
What preposition pairs with 'hoffen'?
For example, the sentence "Er hofft auf einen Sieg"
The correct preposition to use with 'hoffen' to convey the meaning of 'to hope for' is 'auf', forming the phrase 'hoffen auf'. The sentence 'Er hofft auf einen Sieg' translates to 'He hopes for a victory.' The other prepositions cannot be used to express the concept of hoping for something. Fun Fact: 'Hoffen auf' requires the accusative case.
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Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb 'arbeiten' to mean 'to work on'?
Er arbeitet ____ einem neuen Projekt
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb "erinnern" to mean "to remember"?
Erinnern Sie sich ____ meinen Namen?
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb "warten" to mean "to wait for"?
Peter hat ____ seine Freundin gewartet.
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb "sich freuen" to mean "to be happy about"?
Ich freue mich ____ mein Geburtstagsgeschenk
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb 'sparen' to mean 'to save for'?
Ich spare ____ meine Reise
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb "glauben" to mean "to believe in"?
Viele Kinder glauben ____ den Weihnachtsmann
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb "denken" to mean "to think of"?
Ich denke ____ dich.
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb "warten" to mean "to wait for"?
Ich warte ____ den Bus