Deutschkurs A1.2 Lektion 9 - Akkusativpräpositionen durch - um - für

Summary

In this educational video, the host explains key German grammar concepts, focusing on the accusative case and prepositions. They break down how the accusative is used with verbs and specific prepositions like 'durch,' 'um,' and 'für,' providing examples for each. The host also clarifies how articles and pronouns change with the accusative case. With relatable examples, such as 'He goes through the park' and 'The gift is for my brother,' the video simplifies the rules for beginners learning German. The tutorial offers clear explanations and examples to reinforce the use of accusative in daily language.

Takeaways

• 😀 The **akkusativ** case is used to mark the direct object of a sentence in German, indicating what receives the action of the verb.
• 😀 Prepositions like **durch**, **um**, and **für** always require the **akkusativ** case in German, regardless of the noun's gender.
• 😀 Common **akkusativ** prepositions include: **durch** (through), **um** (around), and **für** (for). These dictate the case of the noun or pronoun following them.
• 😀 Personal pronouns change in the **akkusativ** case, such as **ich** → **mich** (me), **du** → **dich** (you), **er** → **ihn** (him), etc.
• 😀 Articles also change in the **akkusativ** case. For example, **der** (masculine) becomes **den** in the **akkusativ**.
• 😀 In sentences with prepositions, the object following them must be in the **akkusativ** case to maintain grammatical correctness.
• 😀 When saying 'for someone', you use **für** followed by the **akkusativ** case, such as in **Das Geschenk ist für meinen Bruder** (The gift is for my brother).
• 😀 The **akkusativ** case can be used to express movement or direction, as shown in sentences like **Ich gehe durch den Park** (I go through the park).
• 😀 Prepositions with **akkusativ** also work with cities and countries, for example: **Ich reise durch Europa** (I travel through Europe).
• 😀 Understanding the correct **akkusativ** forms of articles and pronouns is essential for building grammatically accurate sentences in German.

Q & A

What is the focus of this video script?

The video focuses on explaining the accusative case (Akkusativ) in German, particularly how it is used with prepositions like 'durch', 'um', and 'für', and how to apply the correct articles based on the noun's gender.

What does the accusative case in German indicate?

The accusative case indicates the direct object of a verb or shows movement through a place or direction. It often answers the question 'whom?' or 'what?' in a sentence.

Which prepositions in the video require the accusative case?

The prepositions mentioned in the video that require the accusative case are 'durch' (through), 'um' (around), and 'für' (for).

Can you provide an example sentence using 'durch' in the accusative case?

'Er geht durch den Park.' (He walks through the park.) In this sentence, 'den Park' is in the accusative case as it is the object of the action 'geht'.

What is the difference between the accusative and dative case when using prepositions?

The accusative case is used when indicating movement or direction, while the dative case is used when describing location or position. For example, 'Er geht durch den Park' (accusative, movement) versus 'Er ist im Park' (dative, location).

How does the article change when using the accusative case for masculine nouns?

For masculine nouns in the accusative case, the article changes from 'der' to 'den'. For example, 'der Park' (nominative) becomes 'den Park' (accusative).

What happens to the article for feminine nouns in the accusative case?

For feminine nouns, the article remains 'die' in both nominative and accusative cases. For example, 'die Stadt' (nominative) becomes 'die Stadt' (accusative).

Can you explain how 'um' works in a sentence?

'Um' is used to express movement around something, and it always takes the accusative case. For example, 'Wir fahren um das Haus' (We drive around the house). 'Das Haus' is in the accusative case.

What is the rule for using 'für' with the accusative case?

'Für' is used to indicate the recipient or purpose of something, and it always takes the accusative case. For example, 'Das Geschenk ist für meinen Bruder' (The gift is for my brother), where 'meinen Bruder' is in the accusative.

What are some common geographical names mentioned that don't change in the accusative case?

Some geographical names, such as 'Europa', remain unchanged in the accusative case. For example, 'Ich reise durch Europa' (I travel through Europe). These names do not require a change in their form when used in the accusative.