TOPIC · Adjectives (Adjektive)

Verben und Adjektive mit Präposition ,,an"

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After this lesson, you will be able to correctly use verbs and adjectives with the preposition 'an' in both the dative and accusative cases.

In German, many verbs and adjectives are paired with the preposition "an." This preposition can be used with both the dative and accusative case. In this lesson, we will explore common verbs and adjectives that utilize this preposition in context.

1. An + Dative

Using the preposition "an" with the dative typically indicates a state or passive participation. Here are key verbs:

VerbExampleTranslation
sich beteiligen anDie Studenten beteiligen sich an der Vorlesung.The students participate actively in the lecture.
hindern anDer Verkehr hindert uns an der Ankunft.The traffic is hindering our arrival.
leiden anEr leidet an einer schweren Erkrankung.He suffers from a serious illness.
sterben anSie ist an einer Krankheit gestorben.She died from an illness.
teilnehmen anWir nehmen an der Konferenz teil.We are taking part in the conference.

2. An + Accusative

The preposition "an" used with the accusative often relates to active actions. Here are some examples:

VerbExampleTranslation
sich erinnern anIch erinnere mich an das Konzert.I remember the concert.
glauben anSie glaubt an die Wissenschaft.She believes in science.
schreiben anEr wird heute an seinen Freund schreiben.He will write to his friend today.
denken anWir denken an unsere Zukunft.We think about our future.
sich gewöhnen anIch gewöhne mich an die neue Umgebung.I am getting used to the new environment.

Summary

After this lesson, you will be able to correctly use verbs and adjectives with the preposition 'an' in both the dative and accusative cases.