How to Use Accusative Prepositions in German: für, um, durch, gegen, ohne, bis, wider, & entlang

The video tutorial covers various German prepositions that require the accusative case, such as 'für', 'um', 'durch', 'gegen', 'ohne', 'bis', 'wider', and 'entlang'. Each preposition is explained with examples, highlighting their specific uses and contexts. The tutorial also addresses common mistakes and clarifies when not to use certain prepositions. Special attention is given to 'entlang', discussing its controversial status as an accusative preposition.

Which preposition is often used in German to express the idea of 'for' when referring to a concluded period of time?

• Fewer

• Om

• Durch

• Gegen

In German, which preposition is used to indicate movement around an object?

• Ohne

• Durch

• Om

• Fewer

What is the German preposition for expressing movement through a place?

• Gegen

• Bis

• Om

• Durch

Which preposition would you use in German to express opposition to an idea?

• Bis

• Entlang

• Gegen

• Ohne

How is the preposition 'ohne' used in German?

• To express opposition

• To show direction

• To indicate absence

• To express time

What does the preposition 'bis' generally indicate in German?

• Opposition

• Time limit

• Direction

• Absence

Which preposition is used in German to express a deadline?

• Om

• Bis

• Durch

• Ohne

What is the meaning of the preposition 'wider' in German?

• Through

• Again

• Against

• Without

In what case is 'entlang' used when it follows a noun in German?

• Nominative

• Dative

• Accusative

• Genitive

Which preposition is often debated for its grammatical usage in German?

• Fewer

• Om

• Entlang

• Gegen