German Verb Prepositions

Introduction

In English, as in German, there are certain verbs which by convention more than by logic are used with a given preposition. Unfortunately, there is very little correspondence between which preposition is used in these verb-preposition combinations in German and in English.

In both languages there are certain verbs which by convention more than by logic are used with a given preposition. Unfortunately, there is very little correspondence between which preposition is used in these verb-preposition combinations in German and in English.

Wir warten auf deinen Bruder.   We're waiting for your brother. Ich glaube an Gott.   I believe in God.

Have you understood?

   Comprehension Question 1

In German and in English there is often little iinherent logic in the usage of prepositions. True False

   Comprehension Question 2

Fortunately, the choice of prepositions in German parallels closely English usage. True False

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