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In German, prepositions play a crucial role in determining which grammatical case follows. Unlike in English, many German prepositions always require a specific case, such as the accusative, dative, or genitive. Choosing the wrong case after a preposition is one of the most common learner mistakes.
In this guide, you will learn:
how prepositions control the case of nouns and pronouns
which prepositions always take the accusative, dative, or genitive
how meaning and sentence structure depend on correct case usage
typical problem areas for English-speaking learners
This guide provides a clear overview of how prepositions and cases work together in German and prepares you for more advanced topics such as two-way prepositions.
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