Introduction to Pronouns with Prepositions
In German, pronouns often appear with prepositions to express relationships or indicate actions involving objects. When using pronouns with prepositions, it’s essential to select the correct case based on the preposition.
Common Pronouns with Prepositions
Here are some examples of pronouns with prepositions:
| Preposition + Pronoun |
Example |
Translation |
| mit + ihm |
Ich gehe mit ihm. |
I am going with him. |
| für + sie |
Das ist für sie. |
This is for her. |
| über + uns |
Er spricht über uns. |
He talks about us. |
| ohne + mich |
Geht ohne mich! |
Go without me! |
Pronominaladverbien (Pronominal Adverbs)
In German, Pronominaladverbien are often used instead of pronouns with prepositions. They are created by combining "da(r)-" or "wo(r)-" with a preposition and are frequently used when referring to things rather than people.
Da(r)- + Preposition: Used for objects or situations. Example: darüber (about it), dafür (for it).
Wo(r)- + Preposition: Used in questions. Example: worüber (about what), wofür (for what).
Examples of Pronominal Adverbs
Ich denke an das Geschenk. (I think about the gift.)
Ich denke daran. (I think about it.)
Worüber sprichst du? (What are you talking about?)
Ich spreche darüber. (I am talking about it.)
Examples in Sentences
Here are some examples of both pronouns with prepositions and pronominal adverbs in sentences:
1. Ich warte auf ihn. (I am waiting for him.) - Pronoun with Preposition
2. Ich warte darauf. (I am waiting for it.) - Pronominal Adverb
3. Worauf wartest du? (What are you waiting for?) - Pronominal Adverb (Question)
4. Sie spricht über das Buch. (She is talking about the book.) - Pronoun with Preposition
5. Sie spricht darüber. (She is talking about it.) - Pronominal Adverb
Note: Pronominal adverbs are often used for inanimate objects or abstract ideas, while pronouns with prepositions are commonly used for people.