List of verbs that take the Accusative

In this lesson, we will focus on verbs that require the accusative in German. The accusative is one of the four cases in the German language and is commonly used to indicate the direct object in a sentence. Verbs associated with the accusative often have specific meanings and functions within the sentence.

What is the Accusative?

The accusative indicates who or what is affected by the verb. For example, in the sentence:

• Ich sehe den Hund.
  (The direct object is "den Hund").

Important Verbs with Accusative

Here is a list of commonly used verbs that require the accusative:

Examples of Usage

Here are some examples to show how these verbs are used in sentences:

• Ich hole die Kinder ab.
  (I am picking up the children.)
• Sie ruft ihren Freund an.
  (She is calling her friend.)
• Er beantwortet die Fragen.
  (He is answering the questions.)
• Wir lieben die Natur.
  (We love nature.)
• Ich benutze das Handy.
  (I am using the mobile phone.)
• Sie kauft ein neues Kleid.
  (She is buying a new dress.)

Special Notes

Some verbs can also be used with the dative. In these cases, the structure of the sentences often changes. If you have both a direct and an indirect object, the direct object (accusative) is mentioned first:

• Ich gebe meiner Schwester ein Geschenk.
  (I am giving my sister a present.) Here, "ein Geschenk" is in the accusative, and "meiner Schwester" is in the dative.

With this lesson, you should be able to recognize verbs that require the accusative and use them correctly in sentences. Good luck!