Temporale Angaben are words that answer the question wann and are used to specify the time at which an event takes place. German learners often encounter some confusion when determining whether temporale Angaben are declined in the Akkusativ or Dativ.
Temporale Angaben are words that answer the question wann and are used to specify when an event takes place. German learners often encounter some confusion in determining whether temporale Angaben take the Akkusativ or the Dativ. In today's article, Vogel will explore this topic together with you. Let's get started!!!
- Temporale Angaben can be used with both Akkusativ and Dativ; the difference is that when used with Akkusativ, temporale Angaben do not appear with a preposition. Conversely, when used with Dativ, temporale Angaben appear with a preposition (z.B.: an, in, seit, vor, nach).
Temporale Angaben + Akkusativ | Temporale Angaben + Dativ |
Fährst du dieses Jahr im Urlaub? Are you going on holiday this year? | Fährst du in diesem Jahr im Urlaub? Are you going on holiday this year? |
Was machst du nächstes Wochenende? What are you doing next weekend? | Was machst du am nächsten Wochenende? What are you doing next weekend? |
Letzte Nacht war Vollmond. Last night there was a full moon. | In der letzten Nacht war Vollmond. Last night there was a full moon. |
Anne wohnt schon 10 Jahre in Hamburg. Anne has already lived in Hamburg for 10 years. | Anne wohnt schon seit 10 Jahren in Hamburg. Anne has already lived in Hamburg for 10 years. |
Knowledge test
Temporale Angaben: Akkusativ oder Dativ
- 1.
Wir chatten fast jed……. Abend.
- 2.
Im letzt…… Jahr ist viel passiert.
- 3.
Ich hatte letzt…… Montag einen Termin.
- 4.
Dies…… Wochenende habe ich leider keine Zeit.