2 Way Prepositions: When there is movement they use the accusative case. When they describe the location of something they take the dative case.


Short overview of the German cases using der-words (definite articles) and ein-words (indefinite articles). Click HERE.

Explanation of how 2 Way Prepositions Work from German at About.com: Click HERE.

This list of the 2-way prepositions is in the order we will when we practice and use our hands to demonstrate their meaning.

an - on, vertical or something stuck to or on something

auf - on top of

vor - in front of

hinter - behind

unter - under

über - over or above

in - in

neben - next to

zwischen - between



Georgs Küche: Interactive Activity from Chico State.

Georgs friend will ask where an object is located. Select the correct answer from the pull-down menu.

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Student production: Students demonstrate the changes in case (accusative and dative) that are needed based on movement or location. This is a fun review. There an error. Can you spot it? (Hint: What is used for the dative plural?)
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More Students demonstrate how to use these prepositions in WalMart

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