Verb + Preposition Patterns

The preposition an often appears with verbs related to thinking, feeling, or acting toward something. Learn each verb's required preposition to avoid small mistakes.

The preposition auf commonly follows verbs about waiting, relying, or paying attention. These verbs signal that you are focused on something that will happen or that you expect.

The preposition für marks support, benefit, or purpose when paired with certain verbs. Use für to show that something is intended to help or applies to someone or something.

The preposition mit signals accompaniment or involvement when used with certain verbs. Use mit to show that someone joins, shares, or communicates with others.

The preposition über often follows verbs about communication, thoughts, or feelings regarding a topic. Use über to introduce the subject of discussion, concern, or opinion.

The preposition in appears with verbs indicating movement into a place or involvement in something. Use in to show entering, joining, or transforming with respect to a location or group.

The preposition von is used with verbs related to receiving, hearing, or thinking about a source. Use von to indicate where information, help, or influence comes from.

Learn each verb together with its required preposition to fix small but important differences in meaning. Practice short sentences using common verbs with their prepositions so the pattern becomes natural. This makes your German sound more fluent and precise.