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Verbs and Adjectives with Preposition "von"

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After this lesson, you will be able to correctly use verbs and adjectives that are associated with the preposition "von" in German.

Introduction

In this lesson, we will explore verbs and adjectives that rely on the preposition "von". Understanding how to use these constructions helps improve your fluency in German.

Verbs with "von"

There are several verbs in German that are commonly paired with the preposition "von". Here are some examples:

Verb	Sentence	Translation
abhängen von	Das Ergebnis hängt von deinem Engagement ab.	The result depends on your commitment.
profitieren von	Studenten profitieren oft von praktischen Erfahrungen.	Students often benefit from practical experience.
erzählen von	Er erzählt viel von seinen Kindheitserinnerungen.	He often talks about his childhood memories.
überzeugen von	Wir müssen die Partner von unserer Idee überzeugen.	We need to convince the partners of our idea.
träumen von	Sie träumt von einer Reise um die Welt.	She dreams of a journey around the world.

Adjectives with "von"

In addition to verbs, some adjectives are also used with "von". Here are a few examples:

Adjective	Sentence	Translation
abhängig von	Er ist emotional von seinen Freunden abhängig.	He is emotionally dependent on his friends.
begeistert von	Die Zuschauer waren begeistert von der Aufführung.	The audience was thrilled by the performance.
enttäuscht von	Ich war enttäuscht von dem Service im Restaurant.	I was disappointed by the service at the restaurant.
entfernt von	Die Schule ist weit entfernt von unserem Wohnort.	The school is far from our home.
müde von	Nach dem Training bin ich müde von der Anstrengung.	After the workout, I am tired from the effort.

Summary

Understanding the use of "von" with verbs and adjectives will enhance your ability to express relationships in German more clearly.

Introduction

Verbs with "von"

Adjectives with "von"

Summary

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