a word that is used before a noun, a noun phrase, or a pronoun, connecting it to another word

prefix added to prepositions to avoid repetition of the noun

A1a -a Es gibt schon Rekordtemperaturen und Waldbrände in Nordamerika und ...

A1a - b 2021 hat Deutschland versprochen, bis 2045 klimaneutral zu sein. Das ...

B1 -1 Wir hoffen auf [eine gute Lösung].

B1 -2 Ich habe Angst vor [extremem Wetter].

B1 -3 Meine Mutter nimmt an [einer Umweltkonferenz] teil.

B1 -4 Mein Vater macht Druck auf [seine lokalen Betriebe].

B1 -5 Ich informiere mich über [die Natur].

B1 -6 Wissenschaftler warnen vor [dem heißen Sommer].

B1 -7 Wir schützen die Küste vor [dem Meer].

B1 -8 Ich freue mich auf [einen neuen Wald].

The environment: verbs with prepositions,  da-compounds

German

The environment: wo- and da-compounds

Discussion: opinion verbs, word order with 'dass', 'doch'

This unit extends pupils' knowledge of verbs and prepositions by introducing wo- and da- compounds wo/darauf, wo/dafür, wo/damit, wo/davor and wo/darüber. Conversational particles (doch, echt, natürlich) are introduced to facilitate a discussion on environmental issues.

The environment: verbs of opinion

In which words is the [r] pronounced as a gentle 'ah' sound?

inanimate (non-living) nouns that have already been mentioned

any object noun, as long as it comes after a preposition

What can a da-compound (e.g. 'dafür', 'darauf') replace in a sentence?

Ich interessiere mich dafür. (referring to 'der Autor')

Ich interessiere mich für ihn. (referring to 'der Autor')

Ich interessiere mich dafür. (referring to 'die Natur')

Ich interessiere mich für sie. (referring to 'die Natur')

Put the words below in the correct order to say: 'I hope that she is looking forward to the flowers.'

goes before a noun, a noun phrase, or a pronoun, connecting it to another word

Which sentence uses the verb 'sich freuen' correctly?

Meine Freunde warnen mich vor dem heißen Sommer.

Which sentence shows the correct use of the dative case with a preposition?

Match each verb to the correct preposition.

Put the words in the correct order to form a sentence.

Starter Quiz

What does a preposition do?