MIT vs. OHNE | Super Easy German 201

Summary

This video lesson explains the German prepositions 'mit' (with) and 'ohne' (without), highlighting their usage and grammatical differences. 'Mit' is used to express inclusion and always takes the dative case, while 'ohne' expresses exclusion and takes the accusative case. Through practical examples, the video demonstrates how these prepositions affect nouns, pronouns, and adjectives in everyday contexts like ordering food or discussing travel. The lesson provides helpful tips for mastering these key prepositions, making it easier to form grammatically correct and meaningful sentences in German.

Takeaways

• 😀 *mit* means 'with' and takes the dative case, while *ohne* means 'without' and takes the accusative case.
• 😀 When ordering food, *mit* indicates something included (e.g., 'mit Käse' – with cheese), while *ohne* shows something excluded (e.g., 'ohne Zwiebeln' – without onions).
• 😀 After *mit*, articles and pronouns must be in the dative case, e.g., 'mit dem Fahrrad' (with the bike).
• 😀 After *ohne*, articles and pronouns must be in the accusative case, e.g., 'ohne das Fahrrad' (without the bike).
• 😀 In plural forms, no indefinite articles are used with *mit* and *ohne*, but the case (dative or accusative) must still be considered.
• 😀 The video highlights that learning the right case for each preposition (*mit* and *ohne*) is essential for grammatically correct sentences.
• 😀 Personal pronouns must also follow the case rules, with *mit* requiring the dative and *ohne* requiring the accusative (e.g., 'mit dir' – with you, 'ohne dich' – without you).
• 😀 Adjectives after *mit* and *ohne* also adapt to the case (e.g., 'mit deiner App' – with your app, 'ohne deine App' – without your app).
• 😀 The app promotion in the video encourages learners to use a German learning app that helps reinforce grammar, including mastering articles and cases.
• 😀 The video emphasizes the importance of consistent practice and understanding the difference between *mit* and *ohne* to avoid common grammatical mistakes in everyday German.

Q & A

What is the main difference between 'mit' and 'ohne' in German?

'Mit' means 'with' and is used with the dative case, while 'ohne' means 'without' and is used with the accusative case.

What case follows the preposition 'mit' in German?

The preposition 'mit' requires the dative case, as in 'mit dem Fahrrad' (with the bicycle).

What case follows the preposition 'ohne' in German?

The preposition 'ohne' requires the accusative case, as in 'ohne das Fahrrad' (without the bicycle).

How do the articles change with 'mit' and 'ohne'?

After 'mit,' the article takes the dative case (e.g., 'mit dem' or 'mit der'), and after 'ohne,' the article takes the accusative case (e.g., 'ohne den' or 'ohne die').

Can 'mit' and 'ohne' be followed by personal pronouns?

Yes, both 'mit' and 'ohne' can be followed by personal pronouns, but the case of the pronoun changes. After 'mit,' use the dative form (e.g., 'mit mir'), and after 'ohne,' use the accusative form (e.g., 'ohne mich').

What is the rule for using personal pronouns after 'mit' and 'ohne'?

After 'mit,' personal pronouns must be in the dative case (e.g., 'mit dir,' 'mit uns'), and after 'ohne,' they must be in the accusative case (e.g., 'ohne dich,' 'ohne uns').

Why is the use of the Gender Trainer app mentioned in the video?

The Gender Trainer app is introduced as a tool to help learners remember and practice the correct articles and cases in German by providing exercises with nouns and their corresponding articles.

What does the Gender Trainer app specifically help with?

The app helps learners practice and memorize the correct articles (der, die, das) and their associated gender, while also teaching the rules for article usage in German.

What is the significance of the phrase 'mit allem, ohne Zwiebeln' in the context of the lesson?

The phrase 'mit allem, ohne Zwiebeln' illustrates how 'mit' and 'ohne' can be used together to describe what is included and excluded in an order, and how the cases are affected by these prepositions.

How does the use of 'mit' and 'ohne' impact the meaning of a sentence?

'Mit' includes or accompanies something (e.g., 'mit Käse' – with cheese), while 'ohne' excludes or lacks something (e.g., 'ohne Zwiebeln' – without onions), affecting both the sentence structure and meaning.